Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 655:

They arrived bearing an array of health supplements, the colorful bottles and packets seeming to energize the room. Carol’s eyes glistened with tears as she approached Rachel’s bedside. “Sweetheart, how are you holding up?” Rachel’s face lit up at her grandmother’s presence. “Seeing you brings me so much joy,” she said, pulling Carol into a warm embrace.

Since Rachel woke up, the first thing she asked about was Carol’s condition. When she learned that Carol had collapsed from overwhelming emotion, worry seized her instantly. Now seeing Carol in person, a wave of relief and excitement washed over Rachel.

“How are you doing?” Rachel asked softly.

Carol let out a soft chuckle. “My dear, even in a situation like this, you’re still thinking about me. Don’t worry, I’m doing fine.”

Their conversation naturally drifted back to the wedding. Carol gently took Rachel’s hand. “Brian was completely out of line at the wedding. What he did to you was unacceptable. I may be old, but I remember everything clearly. Your relationship with him has been full of ups and downs, and he’s hurt you time and again. If not for your fear of disappointing me and your kindness in putting my feelings first, you probably wouldn’t have gone through with the marriage. I was selfish to pressure you into it.”

Tracy

“I promise.

𝒔𝓽𝑜𝓻𝓎 𝒶𝓋𝓪i𝓁𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝒶𝓉

prepared to leave, Brian remained standing outside. He didn’t step in, nor did he walk away. It

hurried inside to find Rachel out of bed, clutching Jeffrey’s hand as fresh blood trickled

take care of Jeffrey. You’re still weak—you need

to get a

of it.

final straw, shattering the restraint Rachel had been holding onto. She had kept

The only person you care about

voice pleading. “Rachel, that’s not what I meant. You’re getting it