Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 616:

Approaching with confident steps, he placed his hand gently on Rachel’s shoulder, a natural gesture of affection. The atmosphere in the room warmed considerably.

Natalia observed them, a hint of envy in her gaze, mixed with genuine joy for their closeness. Despite the lingering bittersweet feelings within her, her voice was cheerful.

“Brian, I hope you and Rachel share a lifetime of happiness. And hey, I insist on being your bridesmaid when the time comes!”

“You wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Rachel replied.

Rachel responded warmly. “So, it’s barbecue tonight! I need to swing by my place first, though,” Natalia said, heading out.

Once she had departed, Brian and Rachel found themselves alone in the living room. They looked at each other, an awkward silence falling between them as Rachel chose to remain quiet.

“Was breakfast to your liking?” Brian initiated conversation to fill the quiet.

“It was very nice.”

small talk faded into another pause until Rachel

few days of marriage leave,” Brian explained as they

her surprise. “But you are the president.

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can’t bend the rules a bit? Technically, the employees get three days, but I might just take a full

she fully grasped the change

of their conversation about Jeffrey from the night before, Rachel felt a surge of boldness. “Brian, about the time off

He glanced at her

you… maybe spend that whole week

Brian’s expression quickly turned to one of joyful surprise. “Absolutely, I’ll spend every moment with

Rachel secretly breathed a