Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 704:

Meanwhile, Ronald arrived to pick him up, only to be taken aback by Brian’s appearance. His usually crisp suit was wrinkled, his hair was a mess, and there was an unusual exhaustion in his eyes. Concerned, Ronald hurried over. “What on earth happened to you last night?”

“Take me to Yvonne,” Brian ordered immediately. “I need to see her now.”

On the way, Brian made several calls—to the funeral home, to contacts, to anyone who could give him answers. Finally, he got the confirmation he needed: Rachel’s body had never been cremated. That meant only one thing—Rachel was alive.

Yvonne had gone to extreme lengths, spinning a lie that had shattered him, leaving behind nothing but regret.

He had to see her. He needed answers.

Yvonne had clearly seen this coming. When Brian arrived at her place, it was Norton who greeted him at the door.

When Brian demanded to see Yvonne, Norton gave a brief nod. “I’ll go get her.”

word, he turned and walked

visibly frustrated and helpless. Brian didn’t need an explanation. One look at Norton’s face

is she?”

What do you need her for?” Norton

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩: g𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈𝗏𝗲𝗅𝘀꞉𝗰𝗼𝗺

the obvious signs—his rushed arrival, the disheveled state of his clothes, and the

if I had to guess, this is all Yvonne’s

froze. “What? That can’t be right. She was

was all just a performance

being alive is a miracle,” Norton mused. “And knowing Yvonne, she’s probably gone into

guess was spot on. Yvonne had fled the country and stayed abroad for an entire month. During that time, Brian searched relentlessly, but

relief. She picked up her phone and