Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 644:

He tore off his jacket and rolled up his sleeves, his stance challenging.

“Dad,” Brian’s voice faltered, reluctance clear in his eyes.

“Enough!” Aron roared. “If you want to walk out that door, you’ll have to knock me down first.”

Aron’s fist shot forward, a swift and merciless strike. Brian refused to fight back, absorbing the blow. A dark bruise blossomed on his cheek as he wiped a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth. His voice remained steady but edged with warning. “Dad, don’t force me like this.”

“Enough of your excuses!” Aron spat, landing another punch.

Debby rushed forward, clutching his arm in desperation. “Aron, he’s still our son! How can you hit him like this? Do you want to kill him?”

if he were dead,” Aron retorted, bitterness sharp in his

Brian again, fist aimed squarely at him. This time, Brian didn’t

drew a growing crowd of onlookers. Hector, Carol, and Aron had set aside the family’s reputation to defend Rachel, but she couldn’t allow the

the hem of her wedding dress, she

snarled, turning toward her. “I need to make him see

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front of Brian. Her voice was calm and steady, carrying an almost surreal composure. “Thank you. I know you’re standing up for me, and I’m truly grateful for your

Aron began, his voice trailing off as

alone,” Rachel replied, firm yet gentle. “We’ve already signed the papers.

turned to Brian, her gaze unwavering.

with emotion. “Rachel, wait

he took. In a whisper she murmured, “But I can’t wait anymore. The moment for waiting