Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 632:

Brian gently pressed his fingers to Rachel’s lips, silencing her before she could continue. “Don’t say things like that,” he murmured, his voice soft but firm. “I know how much Myrna’s passing has shaken you. Let me take you home to rest. When you wake up…”

Rachel brushed his hand aside, her tone steady yet tinged with melancholy. “I know what I’m saying. Everyone has their time to go, don’t they? But Myrna… she left so alone. It’s unbearable to think about. When my time comes, I don’t want to be stuck in some sterile room, surrounded by machines. If I had a choice, I’d want to be near the ocean, with music playing, watching the sun dip below the horizon. Just slipping away quietly, without any fuss.”

Brian’s grip on her hand tightened, his voice unwavering. “By then, we’ll be old and our hair will turn gray. I’ll be there with you.”

Rachel didn’t respond further. She simply leaned against him, her eyelids heavy as sleep claimed her. Within moments, she was asleep, her breathing slow and uneven.

Rachel couldn’t bring herself to attend Myrna’s funeral. The thought of hearing the raw grief in people’s voices, of seeing Huey and Elsa broken by loss, was too much. Call it fear or cowardice, but she wasn’t ready to face the harsh reality of death, not yet.

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brow furrowed with concern. She still looked pale,

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his voice soft but insistent. “You need more time

replied, her tone calm but resolute. She hesitated for a moment, gathering her

was a manageable figure for Brian, but for Rachel, it was

without hesitation. “Is there anything else

don’t need a car, but I’d like an apartment,” Rachel replied. “Somewhere close to essential services, healthcare, public transport—a place that’s convenient

house. Given Jeffrey’s condition, it wouldn’t make sense. An apartment would

her voice tinged with appreciation. She didn’t linger. She rose from her