Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 474:

“No, I’m okay, really,” Rachel insisted, a bit too quickly, her voice edged with a hint of panic.

Perplexed by her reaction, Andres was about to press the matter when a faint, metallic smell—an unmistakable scent of blood—caught his attention. It was coming from her.

His expression shifted to worry, yet he remained silent, respecting her privacy.

However, as the car’s journey continued, Rachel noticed they were not on the path to her home. Instead, the vehicle slowed to a stop outside a hospital. Confusion marred her features as she turned to him.

“Why are we here?” Rachel asked, her voice tinged with alarm.

Andres met her gaze, his tone gentle yet firm. “It’s time to take care of that wound, Rachel.”

caught off

aren’t you?” Andres interjected gently, his

Rachel nodded silently.

look. “When I approached you earlier, I detected

a leisurely visit. If Brian emerged without a scratch, it suggests you shielded

the emotional weight of the evening overwhelming her. She hastily wiped them away, trying to downplay her injuries. “It’s really just a scratch.

with determination. “Let’s leave such assessments to medical professionals. Considering the risks associated with the Carpenter estate, I won’t be at peace until

discomfort, Rachel acquiesced. The pain was indeed intensifying, and proper medical attention could hasten her healing. Reluctantly, she agreed, understanding

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VIP status ensured

instructing, “Please remove your jacket and lift your top so I can examine the extent of

back, stark against her skin. The rain-soaked fabric had clung to her body, worsening the severity of the wounds. The sight of them now was unmistakable, and Rachel feared how visible they might have been had she not been able to conceal them

cleaning and disinfection to prevent infection,” the doctor advised gently, noting the seriousness of the injuries. “I need