Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 660:

The officers stood frozen for a moment, caught between their duty and the uncertainty of her condition. Before anyone could act, Tracy collapsed, her emotions finally overwhelming her.

Seizing the moment, the officers quickly moved in, taking Tracy into custody and bringing her to the station. A doctor was summoned immediately to assess her health.

Ronald calmly relayed all the details to Brian, his voice even and controlled. But Brian’s response was cold, the words deliberate and final. “Unless it’s the final verdict, I don’t want any further updates about her,” he stated, his tone carrying an air of finality. It was clear—any connection he had with Tracy was now severed, and there would be no more involvement on his part.

Meanwhile, Rachel, though still frail, had found solace in Yvonne’s constant presence. The past few days had brought a glimmer of light back into her eyes, her spirits slowly lifting under the warmth of companionship.

Brian, on the other hand, chose to keep his distance. He worried that his presence might disrupt Rachel’s fragile peace, so he stayed away, observing her progress from afar.

Though stable for the time being, his vital signs

from a brief nap only to find Brian standing before her. The sight of him immediately caused a knot in her chest, and her

voice sharp and unyielding,

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overwhelm her. His voice was calm, though tinged

flickered across Rachel’s face, quickly replaced by a surge of relief. “Really?” Her voice wavered, the weight of her earlier anxiety breaking through. She stood up quickly, her legs trembling

him,” Brian offered, his

without

every step. The moment her eyes met his, she closed the distance between them and pulled him into a tight embrace. The rush of emotions—relief, gratitude, and overwhelming joy—flooded over her. For a fleeting moment, the world around them

up in both of their eyes, and neither could find the words to express the depth of what they were feeling. But their reunion was brief. As their bodies were still

fell, Brian, aware of Rachel’s lingering worry for Jeffrey, arranged for a comforting