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 why

voice cracked, her expression crumbling like she was

nothing happened,” Rachel explained, gently nudging Brian toward Tracy.

voice low and considerate. “I

offered a

gⲁ𝗅𝓝𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺; 𝓤𝓹𝗅𝗼𝗮𝓭 𝗦𝓞𝓤𝗍𝗍

fists curled at his sides,

groaned,

eyes widened in alarm. “What’s

it again,” he muttered,

she barely hesitated

Brian groaned louder, hoping she’d turn

me like that! We need to get you

little,” Brian replied, though his

back once. “Let’s go.” Without another glance, she