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?”

another glass of wine, her tone measured as she probed, “And what exactly do you mean by

and there’s no fun in doing it alone.

after a slight

a shred of hope, she

if things didn’t go as planned, as long as the new drug could

about that.

upfront and sincere you are. I enjoy conversations with people like

liquor and handed it to her

starts

wanted to help Huey, she had to

its way down and making her

Charlie chuckled and patted her shoulder. “Looks like drinking isn’t your strong suit! If that’s the case, I

to waste this chance. She quickly grabbed the glass again and took another

time, the liquor scorched her stomach, just