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.

and said nothing. Instead, she let her tears fall

at the sight. With a slight frown, he asked, “Is it

but since the doctor’s not here yet, I can wait. It’s fine,”

you up.” Tracy’s heart leaped with joy, but she masked it with

in slightly and whispered, “Rachel’s already been misunderstood. If you carry me, she

handle

his neck, their closeness stirring envy

their love is still strong. Tracy’s tears completely

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 affection. You’re really lucky. But I did hear that while you two were

instant stir, sending murmurs rippling through the crowd. “He had another woman? Then does that mean Tracy

the heart of

but if he was two-timing,