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

knew, aren’t you?” Andres interjected gently, his

Rachel nodded silently.

“When I approached you earlier, I detected the scent of blood. Given the notorious reputation

visit. If Brian emerged

evening overwhelming her. She hastily wiped them away, trying to downplay her

medical professionals. Considering the risks associated with the Carpenter

proper medical attention could hasten her healing. Reluctantly, she

𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

private hospital, his VIP status ensured swift

room, the doctor—a woman with a calm demeanor—asked Rachel to explain her symptoms before instructing, “Please remove your jacket and lift your top so

hesitation, Rachel peeled off her soaked jacket. The exposure revealed multiple lacerations across her back, stark against her skin. The rain-soaked fabric had clung to her body, worsening the severity of the

the doctor advised gently, noting the seriousness of the injuries. “I need