Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 607:

Her voice trembled with hurt. “I thought you’d gone to the hospital with Tracy.”

He clasped her waist and looked into her eyes. “I’ve failed you too many times. That won’t happen again. I didn’t follow her out of affection or out of obligation—I went because I needed to clear things up. Rachel, my intention to marry you is genuine. I know you can’t stand her, so she won’t be at our wedding.”

“Okay,” Rachel replied softly, allowing him to pull her into his arms.

Her calm and measured reply seemed to sadden Brian, but he persisted. “Isn’t there anything else you want to say?” He gently stroked her hair, his eyes filled with tender longing.

“Brian,” Rachel said softly, “do you realize something? If you had sought me out once before—ignoring everything else—it would have made me incredibly happy.”

She paused, shaking her head slightly, her expression serene. “But now, I no longer feel that thrill or joy.”

lifted Rachel’s hand and pressed a soft kiss to

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in hand, they made

the sky in stunning hues. The entire scene was breathtaking. The golden light of the sunset brushed her face, her lips forming a tranquil smile that radiated quiet contentment. Beside her, Hector sat with a book in hand. Upon seeing them, he paused his reading and

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gave a small nod of approval. “Look at them, Hector. Don’t they look happy? I could leave this world at peace now,” she murmured, her voice

together, their bond had only deepened with time. This was what touched Rachel the most—very few people in this world were fortunate enough to grow old

her hand. “One day, we’ll be just

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Carol’s face

the breeze feels so refreshing. How are you