Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 622:

Natalia’s face lit up with a satisfied grin.

As the meal went on, both Natalia and Rachel ate their fill. Brian, on the other hand, had been busy grilling for them the entire time and hardly had a chance to eat himself. Noticing this, Rachel took the tongs from his hand without hesitation. “You should eat too. Let me take over.”

“Alright.” There was a subtle but unmistakable excitement in his voice.

Once they finished eating, Natalia and Rachel continued their conversation, while Brian went to fetch the car on his own.

The soft glow of the moon cast a gentle light on their calm expressions. Natalia broke the silence first. “Rachel, do you still love Brian?”

At that moment, it felt as if a gentle breeze had passed by, lifting the strands of hair on Rachel’s forehead and stirring something deep within her. She brushed her hair back slightly, her eyes staring into the vast darkness ahead.

It had been ages since anyone had asked her that question, so long that even she had nearly forgotten to ask herself.

love was something pure and sacred, but now I see it’s complicated—it can be heavy, even painful. Natalia, when you fall in love, make sure it’s with someone who loves you

gave a small nod. “I’ll keep that in mind. Oh, by the way, I want Brian to drop me home later. I

Rachel simply nodded.

is your

His eyes

“Where’s Rachel?”

car door. “She took a cab home. Told me to

message. “Make sure Natalia gets home safe.

did his suspicion fade

drive, his full attention on the road. The shifting

out a soft sigh. “Brian, aren’t you even a

“About what?”

how I’ve been living overseas? Or maybe, if I still