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.”

replied, her voice steady now, though the

to Rachel’s surprise, it really did help. Her muscles felt stretched,

did Carol go?” she asked, finally noticing

he answered. “She probably saw how focused I was on teaching you and didn’t want to get in

a light glare. “You could’ve reminded me, though. We should go find

was her eagerness to leave, or maybe her mind was still distracted—either way, she moved too

catch Rachel, acting purely on instinct. Rachel braced herself for a painful collision with the ground, but instead, she landed on something unexpectedly warm. Her hand

Brian’s voice broke through her daze, low

was sprawled across Brian, who had broken her fall. Her hand, now dangerously misplaced, sent heat rushing to her

I didn’t mean to—I,” she

off him,

know,” Brian managed a small, pained chuckle. “But I think I might’ve pulled a muscle