Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 516:

Just as Brian was almost upright, they lost their balance again and collapsed back onto the ground. Rachel let out a startled gasp, once again landing directly on top of him—only making the situation ten times more mortifying.

“I-I—I’ll get someone to help you!” Rachel blurted, scrambling to her feet.

“It’ll take too long if you go back and forth. Let’s just… try again,” Brian said, suppressing a groan.

“O-okay! I’ll do better this time!” she stammered, still flustered. With extra effort, she managed to get him to his feet, and they made their way toward the living room, Rachel still supporting him. Carol, noticing their awkward posture, quickly approached.

“What happened here?”

“He, um… strained a muscle in his back,” Rachel explained, her cheeks still burning.

“Oh dear! Come sit down. I’ll call someone over for physical therapy later.”

his head without hesitation. “No need. It’s not that bad.” In truth, he didn’t

but when

Now that I’m getting older, I can’t help but wonder how

voice, frail yet hopeful, stirred

really been thoughtless, hardly ever

warmth. “That’s all I wanted to hear. I’ll

𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀

estate’s exit, Brian still appeared a bit unsteady on his feet. Recalling how he’d saved her earlier, guilt gnawed at Rachel. “Um… if you

answered almost too quickly, his gaze fixed on

spotted Andres leaning casually against

with a bright, easy smile the moment his eyes

glanced between them, flustered. “Uh—just give

your time. I’ll be right here.” Andres assured her with a carefree

to Brian. “Is Ronald coming to pick you