Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 654:

When a nurse saw her awake, she eagerly announced the good news. Both Brian and Jeffrey pressed at the door. “We need to see her,” they said urgently.

The nurse paused. “She’s only just come around and is still very frail. Visits must be brief. Let me ask her first.”

Rachel heard this and subtly shook her head. She wasn’t ready. The thought of Jeffrey seeing her so weak was unbearable—she wanted to spare him the distress. And Brian? She wasn’t prepared to face him yet.

Three days later, Rachel was strong enough to be transferred to a standard ward.

With her condition stable, Yvonne, Natalia, and Jeffrey finally relaxed. They filled her new room, each bending over her bed with gentle concern. Their comforting voices lifted Rachel’s spirits considerably.

however, remained outside her ward. He stood by the door, his unwavering presence a testament to his commitment. A cigarette burned down between his fingers without a single draw. The closed door felt like a

the room until Natalia stepped out and found Brian leaning against

she better now?” he

improved. If you’re so concerned, why don’t

journey starts at

hoarse after a long silence. “I worry she might not want to see

his hesitation, replied, “She really does need peace right

Brian silently waiting outside. At night, once she fell asleep, he would slip in to see her. Without saying a word, the sight of her brought him solace as moonlight

room was undeniable. As her lids lifted, Brian’s entire body tensed, his breath caught in apprehension. He stood utterly still, his usually quick mind blank before flooding with endless what-ifs. No clear resolution came to him—the weight of his past actions made explanation feel

as if no awakening had occurred. Brian reasoned that she must have been