Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 466:

“Okay,” Rachel replied hoarsely, her voice barely above a whisper.

She followed the man, her steps slow and unsteady. They walked for about ten minutes before turning a corner. Just then, she collided with something—solid and warm, like a thick wall. But when she looked up, her breath caught.

It wasn’t a wall. It was Brian.

A cold chill spread through her veins, freezing her in place. Her mind went blank, and for a second, she couldn’t move.

The word shot out in panic as she tried to slip past him, acting as though she hadn’t seen him at all.

However, before she could take another step, his hand closed around hers. His grip was firm, unyielding—there was no breaking free. His tall frame loomed in front of her, cutting off her path completely. When he spoke, his voice wrapped around her like a vice. “Not even a hello?” His tone carried a sharp edge, irritation clear in every syllable.

They might have broken up, but he was still her superior.

so

dampened with sweat, and her back burned with fresh pain. She forced herself to keep her voice steady as she lifted her

held her gaze, his voice cool. “After all, I’m

couldn’t argue

push back. Instead, she forced a pleasant tone and greeted him with

his grip didn’t

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voice remained calm, but there

her. His hold tightened instead. A sharp pain shot up her arm, making her wince. If being polite wouldn’t

has been worried sick about you. I’m sure she’s been counting the minutes until you return. Since you’re free now, shouldn’t you hurry back? No need

That did it.

instead of letting her go, he did the exact opposite. His fingers clenched around her wrist, his grip turning iron-tight. His glare burned into her, his fury

I was

knew I was