Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 566:

His words cut through her heart, leaving no room for her pleas. Her eyes filled with frustration as she searched his face. “Is there really no way to make an exception, just this once?”

Brian’s expression remained impassive as he responded, his voice flat, “I’m not discussing Jeffrey right now. I’m exhausted and need to rest.” He closed his eyes, signaling the end of the conversation.

Rachel’s lips parted several times as she fought to find the words, but in the end, she simply couldn’t continue. She knew him too well to push further. Pleading would only irritate him, and that would only make things worse.

“If you’re tired, I’ll let you rest,” Rachel said softly, her voice barely above a whisper. Without another word, she turned and stepped out of the room, closing the door gently behind her.

As she stepped into the hallway, she froze, startled to find Eric standing there. Her heart tightened with anxiety, and she quickly asked, “Mr. Riley, are you here because of Jeffrey’s case?”

Eric’s expression remained unreadable as he answered calmly, “Sorry, I’m unable to disclose client information.”

face pale, the weight of his response settling heavily

seemed to lose her balance, Yvonne arrived, having heard the news. Seeing Rachel’s shaky movements,

tired,” Rachel murmured, her voice faint. “I don’t

to the car,” Yvonne said gently, wrapping an arm around her for support. Once inside, she reclined the back seat fully and

the space beside her, her voice soft with quiet longing. “Yvonne, lie down with me. It’s been so long since we’ve shared a moment

your next

nodded, reclining her seat to lie back beside Rachel. The moment they lay there, it was as if time itself had shifted, and they were transported back to their youth, back when they dreamed of love with wide eyes and

fly,” Rachel said quietly, a sigh slipping from her lips as she reflected on all that had

squeeze. “So what? Whether it’s ten years or twenty, we’ll always

we’ll never change.” She closed her eyes, leaning her head on Yvonne’s shoulder, her voice turning drowsy. “But Yvonne, I’m so

face. She quickly wiped them away, fearing they might