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.

inadvertently caused serious harm, Rachel maintained

taken with due diligence. Afterward, the police informed her that Charlie was still unconscious and in critical

wake up, or worse, ends up in a permanent vegetative state? Could I go to prison for this?” The fear in her voice was palpable, and it resonated with the pain she was enduring, both

and professionalism. “Let’s not jump to conclusions. If he recovers and there are no serious injuries, the situation will be

Rachel managed to say, nodding slightly. “May I contact a

where stories

you should,” the officer

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

a sudden pang of guilt for disturbing Sabrina, Rachel tried to steady her voice.

something was wrong. “Is everything okay?

not too much trouble, could you come over?” Her voice was earnest, seeking assistance in a moment of true