Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 535:

“That’s why I can’t let something like that happen again, Natalia. I just can’t.”

Natalia’s heart ached at the sight of Rachel’s pain. Without hesitation, she squeezed her hand firmly. “Don’t worry. You know I’ve always considered you my sister… and that makes Jeffrey my brother. I’ll help you protect him, no matter what.”

Rachel swallowed hard, forcing a faint smile. “Thank you… Now, you should get going. Your dad’s going to worry if you’re out too late.”

“Alright,” Natalia reluctantly agreed, glancing back one last time before leaving.

The next morning, Rachel woke early, prepared breakfast, and went to get Jeffrey.

Expecting him to still be gloomy over last night’s incident, she braced herself.

But to her surprise, he emerged from his room in high spirits, dressed in a perfectly coordinated outfit. A wave of relief washed over her, softening the knot in her chest.

“Jeffrey, come have breakfast,” she called out gently.

in, his face lighting up. “Rachel, how do I look in

the mirror, her voice filled with sincerity. “You look

say it looks good, then I’ll take your word

hesitated before asking, “Are you

need to drop by for a

slightly embarrassed. “Uh… I

smiled warmly. “Go ahead. No need

gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺´ 𝘾𝒽𝓮𝒸𝓀 𝒶𝓾𝓉𝒽 𝓬𝓸𝓹𝓎

town. I got her a little gift, and

her head. “Is it

he admitted, his tone sincere. “I promised her, and I really

hesitation, she nodded. “Alright, I’ll take it over for

face lit up

as she

breakfast, she grabbed the gift and