Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 444:

When Rachel opened her eyes again, she lifted her head from Andres’s shoulder.

“It’s all in the past now.”

Then, glancing up at him, she offered a small nod. “Thank you. For everything tonight.”

Andres studied her for a long moment before simply nodding. “It’s late. Let’s head back.”

“Alright.”

When they reached the door to her room, Rachel turned to bid him goodnight.

But before she could step inside, a familiar figure appeared from the shadows—Brian.

The sight of him sent an instinctive jolt through her, her body tensing, her fingers tightening on the doorknob. Her first thought was to retreat, to slip inside, close the door, and shut him out completely.

moved quickly, catching her wrist before she could

you don’t want to see me,” he said, his voice edged with urgency. “I just need to say a few words. That’s all.

face. But there was none. Still,

exhaled slowly, as if bracing himself. “Earlier… at the

out a

growing solemn. “If I had known… I wouldn’t have left you behind. I swear, Rachel,

all, I’ve been by your side for

could you just let

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instinct will always be Tracy. Always. Only after ensuring her safety would you even think to

it as a question. Because it

voice trembled with remorse. “I’m sorry, Rachel. After

laugh

to

her weary body sliding down against the wooden surface, collapsing like

anticipated his complete lack of