Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 515:

But Rachel’s body was rigid, her muscles refusing to cooperate. His closeness was simply too distracting.

“Relax. Don’t overthink it,” he coaxed softly, his voice smooth and reassuring. “Just let me guide you. Forget everything else for now.”

Slowly, Rachel exhaled, releasing the tension in her body bit by bit. As she followed his movements, her form gradually improved. Her breathing became steadier, and the tightness in her chest eased.

“That’s it. You’re doing great,” Brian commended without hesitation, his voice warm and encouraging.

Rachel’s cheeks flushed, though she couldn’t tell if it was from the exercise or the lingering heat from his touch on her skin.

“I think I can manage on my own now,” she stammered, eager to create some space between them.

Brian didn’t press her further. He simply nodded. “Alright. Just watch your posture and avoid straining yourself.”

her voice steady now, though the lingering

did help. Her muscles

go?” she asked, finally noticing Carol had slipped away

he answered. “She probably saw how focused I was on

glare. “You could’ve reminded

distracted—either way, she moved too hastily. Before she knew it, she stumbled, her body lurching

acting purely on instinct. Rachel braced herself for a painful collision with the ground, but instead, she landed

Brian’s voice broke through her daze, low and

who had broken her fall. Her hand, now dangerously

sorry! I didn’t mean to—I,”

she scrambled off him, mortified beyond

pained chuckle. “But I think I might’ve pulled a muscle in my back. Mind helping