Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 500:

In the living room, Carol indeed waited, her demeanor unusually stern compared to her usual warmth.

Sensing the change, Brian and Rachel approached with respect, greeting her quietly.

Carol maintained her cold, serious expression. She raised her hand and struck her cane forcefully against the floor, fixing her gaze on Brian. “What? Must I personally summon you for visits? Otherwise, you’d forget my very existence!”

“Grandma, why would you say such things? Work has consumed me lately, and I’ve neglected to visit. Please don’t worry, I’ll make more time to visit frequently and make up for the lost moments,” Brian replied.

Typically, even when Carol was simmering with anger, a few kind words from Brian would calm her down. But today, her displeasure remained unwavering.

Her cane struck the floor again with a sharp thud, and her expression hardened further. “Don’t try to deceive me. I may be elderly, but I’m neither deaf nor blind.”

“Grandma…” Brian began, but she cut him off.

as her eyes fixed on him. “What

and our PR department will

management didn’t just harass Rachel—it injured her and thrust her into the spotlight,” Carol retorted. “Rest assured, I’ll

Charlie Garza no mercy. He’s a disgraceful individual and deserves severe punishment

case, and

now

situation, Carol’s anger gradually softened, her expression

a plan. Otherwise, my displeasure would

immediately gestured for Rachel to come closer.

“Of course.”

thinner. Has work become overwhelming recently? Or has Brian treated you poorly, causing your distress?” Before Rachel could respond, Carol continued her gentle questioning, “Never hesitate to reprimand him or stand up for yourself. Whatever circumstances arise, remember

head on Carol’s shoulder with affection, smiling