Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 487:

As they walked out, the manager filled her in on all the details. The following day, Rachel ensured everything was in place and arrived at the restaurant ahead of time.

Soon after, Charlie showed up.

Thanks to her careful planning, the food and wine were served promptly.

Throughout the dinner, Rachel remained attentive—serving him food, deboning the fish, and refilling his wine.

Needless to say, Charlie was more than satisfied. He seemed completely at ease, a pleased smile never leaving his face.

But after a couple of glasses of wine, when Rachel finally mentioned Huey’s situation and asked for his support, the mood shifted. Charlie set down his fork, took a slow sip of water, and studied her with newfound seriousness.

“Rachel, you certainly go to great lengths for your friends. But I have to ask, how much sincerity are you really willing to show?”

measured as she probed, “And what exactly do you mean by

something best enjoyed with company, and there’s no fun in

already expected this. But after a slight pause, she gave a small

could offer Myrna even a shred of hope, she felt it

as the new drug could bring Myrna some

right about that.

upfront and sincere you are. I enjoy

glass with strong liquor and handed it to her

starts at

to help Huey,

felt like fire, burning its way down and making her gasp.

the burning sensation brought tears to her eyes. Charlie chuckled and patted her shoulder.

Rachel wasn’t about to waste this chance. She quickly grabbed the glass

stomach, just as