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.

asked evenly. “Afraid I

you honestly expect me to believe you’d raise it as your own?

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

a shred of humanity left? How can you be so cold? This

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expression remained unreadable, her voice steady but laced with quiet authority. “You have two options. First, I raise the child, and you relinquish all connection to it. Or second, you remain its

glass beside her, arm trembling with raw emotion. For a heartbeat, it seemed she might hurl

stood tall, gaze cold and unwavering, silently daring

tension was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words and raw emotion. Tracy’s arm hovered, breath ragged. Finally, with visible effort, she lowered the glass, lips pressed into a thin,

racing. When they reached the hospital lobby, the noise