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.

didn’t step out until the voices faded

these years, it’s the first time Brian has been so close to me. He actually let me hug him. I’m

so giddy she could barely contain herself, Rachel reached over

think your best move right now is to take a

way! I want to enjoy this feeling a

party tomorrow looking tired?” That made Natalia rethink. “Oh, good point. I should

After a long

opened the door, his expression unreadable. “What are

??????? ????

a faint, bitter smile but

the middle of the night, and you’re standing outside a man’s room in a

to, he could always twist things to

didn’t think about that. I just need to talk to you about something. May I come

“What is it?”

casually against the doorframe,