Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 617:

Rachel, showing only mild interest, eventually gestured toward a depiction of a garden wedding on the iPad. It was a classic choice.

“Is this the one you like?” Brian inquired, looking at her intently.

She nodded, her mind elsewhere. “It’s standard, uncomplicated. Let’s settle on this one. It’s popular, straightforward to organize, and hassle-free.”

Rachel had long held the belief that the essence of a wedding lay not in its extravagance or style, but in the depth of commitment between the two people involved. A grand wedding without genuine commitment is nothing.

Brian saw that Rachel had made up her mind and chose not to ask any further. He brought up the wedding dress. “About the dress, I was thinking—”

Rachel interjected before he could finish. “I’m not fussy about it. I’ll pick something off the rack,” and she headed straight for the bridal section.

stunning, each more elaborate than the last. However, she swiftly chose a simple, understated gown

over, asking, “Would you

responded, giving her measurements. “A size small should fit. Just wrap it up, thank you.” The assistant looked on,

enjoying the process of trying on their chosen gown, especially in the

to see the dress?” the assistant inquired with

more now on

quick look aside, Rachel saw Brian deep in conversation on his phone,

have it delivered to our home,”

the assistant replied, moving to finalize the

a conversation. “Is everything okay at work? If you need to go,

chest. Rachel had become different. She once playfully sought his attention, demonstrating her

do with

found a dress that you like? The selection