Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 419:

Brian placed a hand on her shoulder, giving it a light pat.

Initially, he was going to pull away and tell her to rest early, but when his gaze landed on Rachel, he changed his mind.

For a brief moment, he found himself wondering—would she turn around? Did she care?

“What do you want for breakfast tomorrow? I’ll have someone make it for you,” Brian asked, steering the conversation elsewhere.

Natalia beamed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Whatever you arrange, I’ll love it.”

Rachel caught their reflection in the large mirror across the room. They were still hugging.

She couldn’t deny it—they looked like they fit together perfectly. Natalia’s small frame seemed even more delicate in Brian’s arms, while his towering figure wrapped around her effortlessly.

As their conversation carried on, Rachel found she couldn’t stand it anymore. Without a word, she turned and walked to the bathroom. She splashed cold water on her face, letting the chill jolt her awake.

out until the voices

the first time Brian has been so close to me. He actually let me hug him. I’m so happy I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Tell me,

Natalia so giddy she could barely contain herself, Rachel reached over and gave her cheek a

right now is to take a bath

to enjoy this feeling a

sure you want to show up at the party tomorrow looking tired?” That made Natalia rethink. “Oh, good point. I

through the window. After a long moment of thought,

the door, his expression unreadable.

𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖎𝖑𝖊

bitter smile but

outside a man’s room in a

wanted to, he could always twist things to put her in an awkward

that. I just need to talk to you about

“What is it?”

casually against the doorframe,