Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 592:

“Jeffrey,” she said firmly, “you always start stuttering when you’re nervous. Did you notice that?”

“I—Is that so?” Jeffrey stammered. “I was just nervous because it’s been a while since we last saw each other.”

Rachel’s eyes hardened. “Are you still lying to me? Show me your wrist.”

Without waiting, she reached for his arm. Jeffrey hesitated and instinctively pulled away, unwilling to let her see. Yvonne, realizing Rachel needed the truth, spoke up. “Jeffrey, don’t hide it. Tell your sister, or she’ll only worry more.”

After a brief pause, Jeffrey gave in. Rachel carefully took his hand and pulled up his sleeve. The moment she saw the fresh scar, her breath caught. If she hadn’t seen it herself, she might not have believed it. But there was no mistaking it. A wound like that, only recently healed, could mean just one thing: Jeffrey had tried to take his own life.

Rachel’s eyes filled with tears, and before she knew it, they spilled over.

don’t cry,”

her fingers lightly over the scar,

anymore,” Jeffrey said quickly. “Please, don’t be sad. I’m sorry. I swear I won’t do anything

he reassured her, Rachel

I know I was wrong. I’ll listen

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turned away, pretending not

let it go. This

Jeffrey pressed a hand to his forehead and murmured weakly, “Rachel, I…

Rachel scolded him, and she’d fall for it every time.

I swear, I’m really dizzy. I’m not faking

his face, noting the genuine pallor and the way his hand trembled