Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 519:

“Think whatever you want.”

Her indifference was like a slap in the face.

He knew he had been harsh, but he had wanted a reaction—anger, denial, something. But when she didn’t even flinch, when she accepted his words without protest, he panicked.

A strange unease settled in his chest. His grip tightened on the phone. “Why won’t you deny it?” he demanded, his voice low and tense.

Rachel’s voice remained steady. “Why should I deny it? However you choose to see things is your own business. I have no control over that.”

The call ended, leaving behind an uncomfortable silence. Rachel let out a slow breath, feeling emotionally drained. She leaned against the wall for a moment, taking a deep breath to steady herself before pushing off and returning to the hospital room.

“I just got word from the company. You can start as soon as tomorrow,” Rachel informed Huey directly.

disbelief. Noting his hesitation, Rachel reassured him, “I’m not kidding.” Huey finally turned to face her, his eyes shining with excitement, and his gratitude clear even without words. He didn’t say a word, but the

to you. Just take a moment

welled up, overcome

out to Elsa. She’ll be here soon, and with her looking after Myrna, you

you!” Huey finally managed to choke out. “Now go give it your all. Myrna’s

“Alright.” Huey nodded firmly.

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worry, fearing something had happened to Myrna. Huey quickly filled her in, and relief washed

heard about his job, tears of joy welled up in her eyes. Unable to contain her emotions, she threw her arms around Rachel, holding her tightly. “Thank you, Rachel. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am. If you ever need

patted her shoulder,

research department and got Myrna into the trial didn’t mean there was a guarantee. She worried

done her own quiet research. The drug showed promising results for early and mid-stage patients, but for late-stage