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?”

wine, her tone measured as she probed,

best enjoyed with company, and there’s no fun in doing it alone.

had already expected this. But after a slight

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

things didn’t go as planned, as long as the new drug could bring Myrna some relief, it wouldn’t be in

about that.

upfront and sincere you are. I enjoy conversations with

a glass with strong liquor and handed it to her

journey starts

there was no avoiding it. If she wanted to help Huey, she had to drink. Without hesitation, she finished

burning its way down

her eyes. Charlie chuckled and patted her shoulder.

chance. She quickly grabbed the glass again

liquor scorched her stomach, just as unbearable as the