Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 506:

Brian turned toward her, his expression earnest. “That’s not what I meant.” He hesitated, a flicker of something passing through his eyes before he continued. “I just… have a question.”

Rachel met his gaze, her eyes calm but curious. “What is it?”

“How did you know it was Tracy calling?” Brian asked, his curiosity tinged with an underlying unease.

A faint, bitter smile played at the corners of Rachel’s lips. “Maybe you’ve forgotten, but you set a special ringtone for her, one that’s different from anyone else’s.” Her words hung in the air, quietly poignant.

The kind of attention Rachel had once longed for now felt like a distant echo. She remembered how she had repeatedly asked him to set a special tone just for her. That way, the moment he heard it, he would know it was her calling. But he never agreed. Over time, the request faded into nothing, a forgotten wish.

It didn’t matter, or so Rachel convinced herself. The yearning eventually subsided. But now, seeing Tracy with that same special ringtone, Rachel couldn’t help but feel a sharp sting. Everything about it seemed so absurd, so out of place.

harder than he expected. He struggled for a moment to explain himself, his thoughts tangled. “When she

set the ringtone for her. I thought it would make it easier to be there

strength. “You don’t owe me an explanation.

Brian felt as though a crushing weight had settled on his chest. The pressure was so suffocating that even drawing a single breath became a challenge. It was as if Rachel no longer cared—about him,

should answer it. I’ll step out,” she said softly, rising to leave the room and

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finally answered! You sound

Just a little

doing? Is she still upset?”

settled her down. She’s resting

relief. “That’s good! Her well-being comes first. But after what happened, she must be

would she be disappointed in Rachel?” Brian’s brows furrowed, his tone sharp