Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 664:

Rachel didn’t want to hear any more. She took a deep breath, swallowed her tears, and nodded. “Okay. I promise you, we will travel and see the world together. Now, get up from the floor.”

That evening, Rachel stayed by Jeffrey’s side. The soft glow of the moon spilled into the hospital room, casting a peaceful, silvery hue over everything. She remained there until Jeffrey drifted off, gently tucking the blanket around him before lingering for a moment longer. Only then did she rise to leave.

As she stepped out, she paused in surprise. Brian was leaning against the doorframe.

Rachel stiffened, clearly caught off guard. “Have you been here the whole time?”

“I just got here,” Brian replied evenly, careful not to sound overbearing. “The nurse mentioned you hadn’t returned yet, so I came to check on you. Let’s go. I’ll take you back.”

“Thank you.”

in the hospital room, Rachel quickly

Brian still waiting. She had expected him to leave. Since he hadn’t, she decided to take

steady, she motioned toward the chair in front of her. “Sit down. There’s something

voice was

.com is packed with

I’m absolutely certain. Before things get any

he could argue, “When I say break up, I mean peacefully. No fights, no drama. Let’s end

Brian’s rejection was

debate. I’ve already made my decision. Carol said that if I ever wanted a divorce, she would stand by

posture stiffened, the veins in his hands straining as he clenched his fists, barely holding

edged with tension. Since coming to the hospital to care for her, he had yielded to her every request,

doesn’t matter whether you agree or not. My mind’s made up,” Rachel

his broad back rigid, his voice still firm. “As long as we don’t