Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 671:

As he secured the package, something caught his eye—a card tucked inside. Without hesitation, he handed it over.

Brian flipped it open, instantly recognizing Rachel’s delicate, familiar handwriting.

“Brian, by the time you receive this, Jeffrey and I will already be gone. We’re not missing—I just want to take him on a journey, to let him see the breathtaking landscapes and beauty of our country. He doesn’t have much time left. For this…”

“Final trip, I want to grant his wishes and be by his side. For the sake of what we once had, I ask that you don’t come looking for us. Please, don’t interfere. Also, I’ve signed the divorce agreement. I hope you’ll respect our decision and sign it as well. When I return, I’ll collect it. I trust you’ll comply.”

Rachel’s letter was firm, leaving no room for doubt.

Brian read it in absolute silence, the weight of her words sinking deep.

He didn’t say a word for the rest of the day, nor did he step outside his office.

light in his office burned through the

morning, Brian’s office

thought about calling Rachel

herself clear—she didn’t want any disturbances. The last thing she probably wanted was to see his name on her screen. Even knowing this, Brian couldn’t stop himself. After agonizing for what felt like forever, he typed out the

into fiction

Brian drowned himself in work, burying every waking second in

rare breaks he allowed himself were spent with Carol. Beyond that,

to the delight of shareholders. Yet, none of it brought

painfully clear—he had lost the most important person in his life. Rachel’s absence left a

Jeffrey had taken the bus for

be bought on board, bypassing the

day Rachel vanished, yet there was no trace

in cash, leaving