Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 517:

“That’s really none of your business, is it?”

Brian shot back, his voice clipped, “How is it not? We’ve been together for so long—can’t I be concerned about you?” Rachel’s tone turned colder. “I don’t need you to be.”

Before their argument could escalate, another car rolled to a stop nearby.

Tracy stepped out, exuding elegance in her high heels. But the moment her eyes landed on Rachel helping Brian, her face darkened. Alarm flashed in her gaze as she hurried over. “Brian! What happened? Are you hurt?”

“Pulled a muscle in my back,” Brian muttered, but his sharp glare remained locked on Andres, his resentment barely concealed. Given how sensitive the back was, the situation practically invited misunderstanding.

“Your back?” Tracy’s voice faltered, her concern giving way to suspicion. “Did you… strain it while sleeping or something?” Her gaze darted between them. “So you and Rachel—what exactly were you two doing?”

Brian didn’t hesitate. “Yes. We were together.”

But his words weren’t meant for Tracy. His eyes burned into Andres, a possessiveness flaring within him at the mere thought of Rachel being close to another man. That knowledge gnawed at him, amplifying his dissatisfaction.

visibly stiffened. “But… didn’t you and Rachel break up? Then

voice cracked, her expression crumbling like she

I stayed in the same room, but nothing happened,” Rachel explained, gently nudging Brian toward Tracy. “Since you’re here, you should take care of him. I’m

considerate.

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gⲁ𝗅𝓝𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺; 𝓤𝓹𝗅𝗼𝗮𝓭 𝗦𝓞𝓤𝗍𝗍

sides, his

he suddenly groaned, clutching

eyes widened in alarm. “What’s wrong? Are you

it again,” he muttered, though his gaze stubbornly

hesitated before continuing

louder, hoping

like that! We need to

not that serious. Just hurts a little,” Brian replied,

looked back once. “Let’s go.” Without another glance, she slid inside and rolled up