Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 610:

Brian’s brow furrowed slightly. “Is something wrong?”

“He’s not well,” Rachel said, her voice tinged with worry.

Brian stepped closer, his tone gentle but persistent. “Then let me come with you. You shouldn’t have to handle this alone.”

Rachel hesitated, her eyes meeting his briefly before she looked away. “It’s better if I go by myself. After what happened last time, I don’t think he’s ready to see you.”

Brian didn’t press, but his concern lingered in his eyes. “Do you have enough for the medical expenses? If not, just let Ronald know. He’ll take care of it.”

Brian’s offer was generous, as it always was.

a small sigh, feeling a flicker of gratitude.

his hand gently catching her wrist. “Let Ronald drive you to the

standing nearby, glanced at

without hesitation. “I’ll arrange for someone from the office to pick

no need. It’s easy to find a cab here, and the hospital isn’t far. I don’t want to inconvenience Ronald, and you have your own responsibilities.

the lingering hurt beneath

I’ll head to the office first. Later, we’ll go show the marriage certificate to my grandparents. I’ve also planned

Ꮮ𝚊𝓽𝑒𝔰𝓉 сհ𝒂ⲣ𝔱𝖊𝓇𝓼 g𝖆ⅼ𝓷օⱱ𝖊𝗅𝘀[．]𝗰𝗼𝗺

words carefully chosen. He had thought through

voice calm but

day we became husband and wife, a milestone

Rachel replied, her words clipped but firm. “My ride’s here. I should go.” Without another word, she slipped into

later, her phone lit up with a message from Brian. “To me, this marriage is real. Call me when