Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 478:

“So, you haven’t told him about you and Brian yet?” Andres asked.

Rachel’s expression grew somber.

“No, I haven’t. Jeffrey is certain that we’re getting married. Given what happened in the past, I’m worried he would blame himself if he finds out about our breakup. I don’t want him to feel guilty. He might… he might do something to hurt himself.”

Her voice was tight with emotion by the time she finished explaining.

Taking a deep breath, she looked up at Andres, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

“I only have one brother. We’ve relied on each other since we were kids. We were hardly ever apart. More than family, Jeffrey is my best friend, my only companion through the most difficult years of my childhood. We tended to each other’s wounds and found comfort and warmth in our own little bubble. That’s why I can’t afford to take any risks. Even if it’s just a one-in-a-million chance that something could go wrong, I can’t take that risk.”

Andres gently placed his left hand on her shoulder, his right hand reaching out to pat her back in a gesture of comfort. He stopped just in time, remembering her injury.

yourself with unnecessary guilt. I don’t think fate would be so cruel

you. Truly, thank you for everything you’ve

rest. I’ve arranged

should be

again. “Alright.

pay for the clothes alleviated some of

thoughtful and considerate—that much she couldn’t

opens doors to

had already handled everything with meticulous precision. All that was left for

rang. Just as he had said, a staff member delivered the clothes, along

much more at ease

her back and had to sleep on her stomach

the pain from her wound, Rachel had rarely been able to get any good

got out of