Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 588:

“Guess that means I’m in charge of your hair from now on.”

Deep down, Rachel knew that would never happen. Still, she figured Carol would be pleased to see them so in love. If Brian was willing to play along, she might as well, too.

She offered a small, bashful nod and said cheerfully, “All right.”

Carol beamed with satisfaction but made sure to remind Brian, “After you get married, you can’t be as carefree as before. You need to be responsible and cherish Rachel. If you ever mistreat her, even after I’m gone, I won’t forgive you.”

Brian frowned, visibly annoyed. “Grandma, don’t talk like that. It’s too depressing.”

Carol remained calm. “Life and death are inevitable, Brian. I’ve made peace with that, so you should, too. As for the checkups, I insisted on keeping you in the dark. Don’t blame anyone for it.”

She had already guessed what was weighing on Brian’s mind.

do as

rest.

stepped out of the hospital room, the emotions they had held at bay began to surface. Sadness lingered in Brian’s eyes,

half an hour before Rachel suddenly noticed blood staining his chest. Her

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steady. “It’s just a little blood,” he reassured

doctor said if it happens too often, it could get infected—and

fueled her frustration. “Brian, are you deliberately trying to make things worse

as he gazed

trying to pull her hand free, but

need your help to get my brother out,” she added casually.

misunderstood,” he muttered with