Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 505:

Carol’s face lit up immediately, her joy unmistakable. “That’s wonderful!” she exclaimed, her tone warm with happiness.

After Carol retired for the night, Brian and Rachel left the room. They walked in comfortable silence, side by side, their steps naturally aligning.

“Thank you, Rachel,” Brian said quietly, his voice filled with genuine appreciation.

“Carol has always treated me well, and I can’t bring myself to disappoint her,” Rachel said, her voice soft with sincerity.

Brian met her gaze. “I know you’re doing this for her, not for me. But given that we’ve always shared a room here, it might look suspicious if we don’t stay together tonight.”

Rachel hesitated for a moment, then gave a small nod. “I’ll cooperate.” She had already anticipated this possibility when she agreed to stay for Carol’s sake.

“Are you sure you don’t mind?” he asked, his voice tinged with a hint of hope.

responding, “The room has both a bed

slightly, his hope quickly deflating. The light in his eyes dimmed, though

available, Brian

said, a quiet appreciation

the cool night air. The breeze was refreshing, and the serenity of the night called

the city’s noise, offered a rare tranquility. The distant sound of crickets seemed to lull the

soft light over everything. The stars shimmered with an almost unnatural clarity, making Rachel pause to take in the beauty of the moment. It had been a long time since she had witnessed something so breathtaking, and it filled her with a quiet

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and wrapped her arms around herself. Just

soft but earnest, as he placed his coat around

catch a cold,” Brian said, his voice gentle,

replied, her tone cool and

brief exchange hung in the air, and a thick silence settled between them. The warmth that had been there moments ago seemed