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.”

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in a daze. But just as Rachel seemed to lose her balance, Yvonne arrived, having heard the news. Seeing Rachel’s shaky movements, Yvonne rushed to her side. “Rachel, are you okay? You look unwell. Let me take you

her voice faint. “I don’t need a doctor. I

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

beside her, her voice soft with quiet longing. “Yvonne, lie down with me. It’s been so long since

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were transported back to their youth, back when they dreamed of love with wide eyes and

a sigh slipping from her lips as she reflected on all that

“So what? Whether it’s

deep within her. “Yes… we’ll never change.” She closed her eyes, leaning her head on Yvonne’s shoulder, her voice turning drowsy. “But Yvonne, I’m so tired… I just want to

quickly wiped them away, fearing they might fall onto