Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 469:

“During your earlier journey, did you observe everything thoroughly?”

“Yes, I witnessed everything with complete clarity,” Rachel answered with straightforwardness.

“In that case, I sincerely hope those punishments will never be directed toward you in the future. Consider this instance both the first and final occurrence.”

Rachel acknowledged this with a nod. “I know your intention, and I too have no desire for such a day to materialize.”

“My intention? Then enlighten me—what is it?”

Clenching her teeth, Rachel enunciated each word deliberately: “The reason you arranged for me to witness those scenes was to instill fear and to ensure I thoroughly grasp that betraying Natalia would exact a tremendous price, correct?”

“Indeed.”

Wilson’s expression reverted to seriousness. “Natalia is the apple of my eye. She desires friendships, which I cannot deny her, but I must guarantee her safety. Remember this, Rachel Marsh—should you ever harm my daughter, cause her distress, or inflict any suffering upon her, I will respond with unmitigated severity and ensure your suffering.”

keep that

words, Rachel’s lips curved

“Why this amusement?”

I merely envy Natalia for having a

bequeathed her nothing but bitter smiles

thoughts were better left unexpressed. Articulating them only amplified the

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injuries aren’t suitable for Natalia’s viewing. Could you arrange for

“Certainly.”

nodded, adding, “Moving forward, addressing me as Mr. Carpenter isn’t

froze, uncertain about the appropriate form of

elaborated, “Just call

“Sure, Uncle Wilson.”

from her back had become intolerable. Secondly, she worried that an extended delay might cause Jeffrey undue

awaited her