Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 530:

“Sweetheart, there’s no need to sit with us. Go keep Brian company instead.”

Rachel smiled softly. “Alright.”

The atmosphere in the car was warm and peaceful. The deep affection between Hector and Carol was evident, and after a while, Hector spoke up, his tone light yet firm. He had made a decision — he would retire and step away from all work responsibilities. In reality, the family business had long been under Brian’s management. However, given the massive scope of their business empire, Hector and Aron still remained involved in certain areas they were passionate about.

Their work ethic over the years had set an exceptional example, one that each generation of the White family continued to uphold.

Carol turned to him, her voice gentle. “But didn’t you always say you wanted to work until your last breath? That as long as you lived, you could never let yourself be idle?”

Hector met her gaze with a soft, loving smile. “I did. But I spent so many years buried in work that I neglected you. It wasn’t until your illness that I finally realized — I’ve been chasing the wrong things. I’m not getting any younger, Carol. From now on, all I want is to stay by your side and make sure we have no regrets left.”

Carol asked again, her voice soft with concern, “Are you really certain about this?”

warmly. “Nothing matters more

tune played in the background, the elderly couple exchanged a tender look, their affection

couldn’t help but tease, “You two really

took her hand. Caught off guard, she instinctively turned her head, but he kept

soft morning sunlight, his profile looked impossibly handsome—strong jawline, sculpted features, and an air of

live now on

hesitantly tried to pull her hand back, murmuring, “Brian—” Without looking away from the road,

him, Rachel stopped struggling and let him hold

intertwined until they reached their destination. After settling Carol in, they all gathered

refrained from making

especially warm and considerate, making sure Rachel

remained a looming

Doris took a slow sip of her soup,

but you