Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 598:

Rachel leaned forward. “If you were so certain of your position, you’d be talking to Hector, Carol, and Aron instead of me.”

Tracy’s confidence wavered for a moment before she recovered. “That’s ridiculous! I—I just wanted to surprise them, that’s all.”

“If you’re so sure it’ll be a delightful surprise, go ahead and give it to them,” Rachel said sharply, turning to leave.

Tracy darted after her, panic in her voice. “Are you out of your mind? I’m pregnant with Brian’s child. How can you still want to marry him? Don’t you see how much trouble this baby will bring into your life? This is my child—do you really think you could ever accept it? What are you even trying to achieve?”

Her words tumbled out in frantic bursts, but Rachel stood unwavering. The more Tracy unraveled, the more composed Rachel remained, her calm a stark contrast to Tracy’s desperation.

evenly. “Afraid

expect me to believe you’d raise

almost imperceptible smile curved Rachel’s lips. “You’re right. Kindness has never been my strength. So if you don’t want your child to endure a life of hardship under my care, perhaps you should think twice about bringing it into this world. It

desperation as she glared at Rachel. “Do you even have a shred of humanity left? How can

𝗱𝘁𝗵𝓮 𝗰𝗵𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼

quiet authority. “You have two options. First, I raise the child, and you relinquish

arm trembling with raw emotion. For

did not flinch. She stood tall, gaze cold and unwavering, silently

ragged. Finally, with visible effort, she lowered the glass, lips pressed into a thin, bitter line.

deliberate, while Tracy followed, her mind racing. When they reached the hospital lobby, the noise of the bustling crowd provided the