Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 408:

“I’m not foolish enough to expect you to love me. I don’t expect you to acknowledge what we had or to change your mind. All I want is for you to respect my choice and leave me alone.”

Was that really too much to ask? Why did she have to be dragged through the mud again and again?

She wiped her tears and took a shaky breath. “When I saw you coming, I was happy. I thought—even if you don’t love me, at least you wouldn’t just watch me be humiliated. But…”

Her voice caught in her throat, and she couldn’t go on.

Reality was cruel, and the truth was clear—his choice would always be Tracy.

After pouring out her feelings, Rachel wiped away her tears. Maybe it was the release she needed because, strangely, she felt lighter. When she finally spoke, the desperation in her voice had disappeared, replaced by a quiet, composed tone.

“Let’s just drop it. There’s no point in discussing this any further. Once my project is wrapped up, I’ll resign and stay out of your way. It’s late. You should leave now.”

door, making it clear that their conversation was over. But before she could take another breath, Brian pulled her

up. But I swear, I never meant

him to stay over, I lost control. Every time you smiled

his head against her shoulder, like

words were

live

words stirred something deep inside her. But she also knew that no matter what he said, their story had already reached

she didn’t respond, Brian tightened his grip

upstairs, then I came straight to you. Rachel, it’s been so long—aren’t you done being angry? Please, don’t shut me

as if he was trying to win

care. You used to get upset over things like this. But now, you don’t even seem

him to

knew exactly how to push back. But when he spoke