Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 439:

“Rachel, you finally came! I called you a million times, why didn’t you answer? Do you know… I almost…”

Her voice broke between sobs, her sadness nearly tangible.

Rachel could only continue to stroke her back, offering gentle reassurances. “It’s okay, I’m here now. Everything’s alright, you’re safe. Sorry I missed your calls. Tell me, are you injured? Did that man mistreat you?”

Natalia, wiping away her tears, shook her head.

“No, he didn’t touch me. I was just terrified. I’ve never been kidnapped before; this was a first.”

One could only imagine the terror she had felt.

It must be acknowledged, her family had always shielded her well. But this time, the sheltered and pampered young heiress suffered due to Brian.

Thankfully, her affections for Brian were all gone.

tears, Natalia looked up at Rachel with eyes

it?”

eyes imploring. “Just promise

soft sigh, her expression softening with maternal tenderness. “Alright, I

hand, her eyes sparkling with determination. “It’s a promise then. Cross my heart, hope

take-backs,”

a heartfelt request, “From now on, can you

Rachel was stunned.

what you love at

was teasing, playing one of her

the earnest, unwavering gaze in Natalia’s eyes, she realized the

voice trailed off,

pouted, her lips forming a stubborn curve. “You just promised — no

really understand

little too naive. She gently reminded her, “You know, your parents might not approve. And then there’s Brian… If we’re sisters, well, that means two sisters shouldn’t

thought this might