Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 645:

Rachel turned back to him, calm but burdened by the weight of what had just happened. “Jeffrey, stop. I’m already married to him—officially.”

“Signed the papers. His family is here, and I can’t just walk away now. It’s bigger than me. It’s about their expectations, and we need to follow through.”

Jeffrey’s face fell, frustration giving way to concern. He offered no further argument—he knew Rachel’s resolve was unshakable.

Rachel took a deep breath, steadying her racing heart. She forced a small, strained smile as she addressed the guests, her voice clear but distant. “I’m sorry for the interruption. Brian had an urgent matter to attend to, but the ceremony will continue as planned, with the emcee guiding us through the rest of it.”

Each word felt like a weight in her chest, but she couldn’t let her emotions show. The White family’s reputation had to be preserved, and she would see it through, no matter how much it hurt. The show had to go on.

family or Brian—but Rachel knew she would be the one left behind, the abandoned bride forced to finish what was meant to

the front. The long train of her white dress trailed behind her, but there was no

breath, and with deliberate steps, she moved forward.

intercepted Brian, arriving just in time

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happiest day of your life—your wedding day. Rachel is standing there, waiting for you, and

don’t have a choice. There are things I can’t walk away from.

arm, her voice trembling with pleading sincerity. “Rachel looks radiant today—the most beautiful bride anyone could imagine. How can you

his gaze taking

gave Norton a sharp, final glance. “I can’t stay. Take care of them, Norton. I

to step forward, but Norton planted himself in her path, his stance immovable. His arm formed an unyielding barrier, holding