Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 490:

Recovering quickly, rage overtook him, and he lunged forward.

“You dare strike me?” His voice was cold with fury. “Now you’ll really see what I’m capable of…”

The echo of the second crash reverberated through the room as Rachel, driven by sheer desperation, struck Charlie again with the vase. This time, the force was so great that the vase shattered into countless pieces, its fragments scattering across the floor.

Charlie slumped onto the bed, his body limp and unresponsive.

Rachel’s heart pounded furiously in her chest, her emotions a tumultuous mix of fear and adrenaline. She hesitated for a moment before cautiously pushing him, but he showed no signs of consciousness.

With trembling hands, she checked his breathing. Relief washed over her when she detected the shallow rise and fall of his chest. She took a deep breath, composed herself, and straightened her attire before calling the police.

lingering fear that she might have inadvertently caused

informed her that Charlie

in her voice was palpable, and it resonated with the pain she was enduring,

concern and professionalism. “Let’s not jump to conclusions.

nodding slightly. “May I

is where stories

should,”

first lawyer who came to mind—her most trusted advisor and capable of securing her freedom. Yet, considering his close ties with Brian, she hesitated, uncertain if invoking his help might complicate things further. Instead, she dialed Sabrina, who answered

tried to steady her voice. “Hi, Sabrina. I’m sorry

was wrong. “Is everything okay? Your voice

at the police station. If it’s not too much trouble, could you come over?”