Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 404:

“Just hold on a little longer. The doctor is on the way,” Brian assured her gently, lowering himself to her level.

But to Rachel, every word of his felt like a sharp needle piercing her heart.

They were both hurt, yet the way he treated Tracy and her were as different as night and day.

There was a time when this would have shattered her. But now, she could almost be thankful for it. If she hadn’t witnessed it firsthand, how would she have truly let go?

“Brian, my leg really hurts… I want to stand,” Tracy whimpered, playing up her frailty.

“Ronald!” Brian reflexively called out, expecting Ronald to assist her.

understand and said nothing. Instead, she let her tears fall silently, each drop soaking into

With a slight frown, he asked, “Is it still

here yet,

no point in waiting. Here, lean on me. I’ll help you up.” Tracy’s heart leaped with joy,

whispered, “Rachel’s already been misunderstood. If you carry me,

darkened. “That’s none of your concern. I’ll handle it.”

wrapped her arms around his neck, their closeness

look perfect together!” “Yeah, after all this time, their love is still strong. Tracy’s tears completely melt his heart.”

well play along, otherwise, she’d risk spoiling the cheerful atmosphere. Turning with a polite smile, she spoke. “Tracy, after all these years, he still treats you with such

murmurs rippling through the crowd. “He had another woman? Then does that mean Tracy is…” Someone trailed off, the implication of

heart

they were perfect together, but if he was two-timing, that’s awful.”