Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 718:

Rachel gave a small shake of her head. “No, thanks. It’s getting late. We should probably head back.”

“Okay.”

Though she declined his offer, he didn’t press the matter. Instead, he casually draped the jacket over his arm.

They walked for a while in silence, and then he hesitated before speaking up. “Rachel, don’t get the wrong idea.”

“Hmm?” She glanced at him, a little surprised.

Brian seemed a little anxious. “I’m here for a work retreat. It’s all just a coincidence; I didn’t plan it.”

“How long have you been here? When are you leaving?” Rachel asked, walking alongside him.

be staying for a

is really perfect for unwinding. I hope you enjoy your time here,”

Rachel turned and

his eyes following her until she

gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.k𝗈𝗺 – 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴

moment, he felt an overwhelming urge to go after her, to stop her,

end, he didn’t move. He simply stood

night, as he sat alone, he made a decision. Instead of leaving as planned, he would stay. If he left now, he had no idea when—or if—they

later, fate brought them together

of the resort project when, unexpectedly, he saw Rachel nearby. The sight of her made his heart race.

calm, as if she had already moved past whatever was

coincidence!” Brian greeted her with a smile, stepping