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

anyone found out, Debby would blame her, and she might

But then…

A weak,

Brian. He

relief and joy sent fresh tears spilling down her

she couldn’t afford to stay—couldn’t risk being

out she had been

delivers what you

emotions, Rachel yanked her hand

the door opened, Tracy

eyes widened when she saw Brian awake, and sheer delight lit up her face. “Brian! You’re finally awake,” she exclaimed. But his first word shattered her joy in

“Rachel…” he called out.

face faltered. Her

closer. “You must be confused. It’s

voice floated