Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 561:

Her tears slipped down, landing softly on his hand.

She reached for his hand, threading her fingers through his as if trying to hold onto him.

“Brian, did you know? Jeffrey is still at the police station. He’s always been afraid of the dark. I know he must be terrified, waiting for me to get him out. So please, Brian, I’m begging you—wake up. Help me save him. I’ll do whatever you want if you just help me save him.”

At that moment, a vibration from her pocket snapped her back to reality.

She was running out of time.

Her eyes darted to the IV—it was almost empty.

And Brian still hadn’t woken up.

A wave of panic surged through her, but she forced herself to act rationally. She had to leave.

she stayed any longer, Hazel would

her in. If anyone found out, Debby would blame her, and she might even lose her job. So, despite her reluctance, Rachel let

But then…

in her tracks. A weak, raspy voice drifted through the silence. “So… you just want me to wake up for

Brian. He

rush of relief and joy sent fresh tears spilling down her

she couldn’t afford to

had been here, Hazel would be in

delivers what you

her emotions, Rachel yanked her hand free and rushed

door opened, Tracy

“Brian! You’re finally

“Rachel…” he called out.

Her smile stiffened, and

“You must be confused. It’s me, Tracy. Not

voice floated through