Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 603:

Aron guided her back inside and gently pressed her to sit down before speaking.

“Maybe you’re not entirely wrong. Before Tracy came back, Brian did seem to hold onto memories of her. But now that she’s here, reality is different, and that…”

“Attachment has faded. Over the years, it was Rachel who stood by him and cared for him without complaint. He grew so accustomed to her presence that he never realized how much she meant to him. But now that she’s about to leave, he can’t bear it. If I’m not wrong, he’s finally figured out who he truly loves. He’s made his choice, and we shouldn’t interfere. Besides, this is what my mother wants too.”

Aron’s voice remained calm and steady as he spoke. Only then did Debby finally nod, though reluctantly.

“Fine. If I can’t change it, I won’t fight it,” she sighed in resignation. “I’ve always believed that once a child grows up, they must make their own choices. As parents, we can guide them, but we can’t dictate their lives. Everyone has to walk their own path.”

Aron had always been the easygoing parent. From Brian’s childhood through adulthood, he rarely intervened unless things went completely off track. Even when Brian suffered losses, Aron believed in letting him learn from experience and grow on his own. This approach helped Brian mature quickly, but it made Debby anxious—she always felt the need to control him, creating tension in their mother–son relationship.

Rachel reached the elevator,

tired?” Brian asked,

next

her head. “No,

take the stairs instead?” he

“Sure,” she agreed.

the stairwell. Tracy hurried after

stopped nor

a few flights up, a pained cry echoed through the

It hurts so much,” Tracy whimpered

split second, but he quickly resumed walking with Rachel. Behind them, Tracy’s

breath. It was baffling—Brian always rushed