Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 604:

Before they could move on, Tracy’s quiet, sorrowful sobs reached them—soft whimpers that spoke of helplessness and pain. She no longer called Brian’s name; she simply wept for herself.

That change of strategy worked. Brian hesitated. Releasing Rachel’s hand, he spoke slowly, “Wait here. I’ll be right back.”

“All right,” Rachel said without protest.

For a fleeting second, she wondered if everything might be different—but in the end, Tracy still held sway over him. Perhaps Rachel’s heart had grown too weary of defeat to react.

Brian stopped and glanced back up the stairs at her. A few steps above, he repeated, “Rachel, wait for me.”

he turned away, she continued

had waited before—again and again—but every time it had led to nothing. She was done waiting. Tired of hoping, tired of holding on. It just

presence seemed to steady her until she noticed her swelling ankle, red and puffy. A small scrape oozed blood, making her look even more

tears streaming down her cheeks. “It really hurts. Please

it. Her hand froze in midair beneath his

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heart, believing you were someone special. I even convinced myself that my feelings hadn’t changed. After you returned, I thought I still loved you. But I was wrong. Rachel has always been by my side, and I used to think my

But then I saw her with Andres, and the storm inside me made everything clear—I couldn’t stand it. Because of you, I’ve hurt her too much. I let her down over and over. Before, I couldn’t bring myself to completely let go of you. But from this moment on, we are nothing more than two people living separate lives. No past, no

you love her and how heartless you’ve become toward me. Yes, I left you and went abroad. I admit I was wrong. But does one mistake mean there’s no chance for