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.

scene. Despite her lingering fear that she might have inadvertently caused serious harm, Rachel maintained her composure as she

Rachel’s statement was taken with due diligence. Afterward, the police informed her that Charlie was still

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 physically and emotionally. The thought of spending the

concern and professionalism. “Let’s not jump to conclusions. If he recovers and there

you,” Rachel managed to say, nodding slightly. “May I

where

should,”

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

Sabrina, Rachel tried to steady her voice. “Hi,

sharp instincts, Sabrina immediately sensed something was wrong. “Is everything okay? Your

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