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.

her wrist

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. After that, I promise

face. But there was none.

the pool… I didn’t

out a quiet,

known… I wouldn’t have left you behind.

“Maybe you would’ve saved me. After all, I’ve been by your side

could you

available

her words slow and deliberate, “your first instinct will always be Tracy. Always. Only after ensuring her safety would

a question.

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

laugh

to look

open the door, she stepped inside, her weary body sliding down against the wooden surface, collapsing like a

anticipated his complete lack of