Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 504:

Rachel absorbed her words in silence, squeezing Carol’s hand in understanding. “I understand.” She couldn’t imagine any future scenario that would force Brian into such a difficult position again.

“But if he ever betrays you, if he has an affair, you must tell me,” Carol said firmly, her eyes locking with Rachel’s. “I will stand by you, no matter what.”

Rachel nodded, a quiet appreciation in her gaze. “Thank you, Carol,” she said, her voice full of gratitude. “I’m fortunate to have you on my side.”

“Of course,” Carol replied firmly, her tone leaving no room for doubt. “I’ll always support you. And as for Tracy, I can promise you she will never marry Brian. As long as I’m around, she doesn’t stand a chance.”

With that, Carol cast Brian a pointed glance.

Brian quickly explained, “Grandma, you’re overthinking it.”

Satisfied, Carol turned to Rachel. “Did you hear that?”

a gentle smile and nodded. “Yes,

cooperation and knowing it would please Carol, Rachel played along, her warmth matching the calm atmosphere. It was important to make Carol happy, and she was more than willing to

the evening surrounded them, and Rachel stayed close,

laughed softly, pushing Brian away. “Why are you clinging to

feel off,

catching his eye, gave a

me, I’ll hold

𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓯𝔂 𝓈𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓽 𝗀𝓪𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝗲𝗅𝘀．𝚌𝗈𝗺

so natural and convincing that they

up. “It’s getting late. Why don’t you both stay the

Rachel exchanged surprised glances, caught off

matter?

discomfort for Rachel. “It’s not that. We’ve got a meeting tomorrow,” he explained, giving Rachel