Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 667:

It was none other than Brian.

Why was he still here? Hadn’t she already made things clear to him yesterday?

“You’re awake?” His voice was calm as he walked toward her. “Get ready, then we’ll have breakfast.”

Rachel took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay composed. Keeping her voice steady, she spoke in a measured tone. “Brian, I think I’ve made myself perfectly clear—I want a divorce. I’ve thought it through, and I won’t change my mind. Don’t come looking for me again. Once I’m discharged, I’ll send the divorce papers. Just sign them and have Ronald return them to me. I don’t want any drama, and I’d rather we handle this civilly. More importantly, I don’t want Carol to be caught in the middle or made to suffer because of this.” Her words, though calm, pressed down like an unshakable weight.

She knew Carol supported her decision. If she asked for help, Brian would have no choice but to go through with the divorce, even if he resisted.

But Rachel didn’t want it to come to that.

breakfast, I’ll say what I need to. If you still insist on the divorce, I’ll

off guard. Her brows furrowed slightly. “Are you really going to

on his phone, and his recorded voice played back with

the magic

giving you

minutes later, Rachel had washed up

she had

before looking up, her tone cold and detached. “Go ahead and say what’s

his eyes filled with emotion. “I know the

and both

remained quiet—not out of anger, but because a sense of relief washed over him. If he knew

on the other hand, stayed silent because there was no

it?” Her face remained