Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 587:

She reached into the box and lifted a delicate bracelet. “This belongs to a matching pair. I gave the other one to Brian’s mother, and now, I want you—my granddaughter-in-law—to have this one. And these gold pieces, though aged, carry a timeless elegance. They were crafted by my ancestors, and I believe they will suit you perfectly.”

Rachel’s eyes filled with tears; she was overwhelmed that these priceless treasures were entrusted to her.

Carol gently patted her hand. “Oh, dear, don’t cry. This is a joyful occasion! Smile for me, won’t you? Seeing you happy makes me happy too. Now, give me your hand so I can put this on you.”

“All right.”

Rachel extended her hand, and Carol carefully fastened the jade bracelet around her wrist, turning it to admire how it looked.

“Your smooth skin makes this jade bracelet even more stunning. It suits you perfectly.”

brimming. “It really is beautiful. Thank you

tightly,

to the box and selected an ornate golden hairpin. With a gleam in her eyes, she handed it to Brian. “Here, quickly—go put this hairpin on

hands moved with practiced ease—one gathering her silky black hair, the other sliding the pin into

R𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝑒𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓮 𝑔𝓪𝗅𝗇ovέ𝗅𝓈.𝒸o𝓂

fingers brushed through her hair, every sensation at the top of her head intensified. Each movement sent

was secure, Brian didn’t step away. Instead, he leaned in, his breath warm against Rachel’s ear as he looked to Carol. “How does it look? Does it suit

lovely. The hairpin is exquisite, but Rachel outshines it

head, lowering his voice so his lips brushed Rachel’s ear. The gentle contact, carrying the faintest warmth, sent an

Rachel’s cheeks. She wasn’t sure what unsettled her more—his closeness or the unspoken tension between them. She tucked a loose strand behind her ear. “No need. I know it

his phone and turned on the camera, then pointed it