Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 722:

“It’s really you!” she exclaimed, her face lighting up with pure delight as she stretched out her arms, eager for a hug.

Without hesitation, Brian scooped her up, effortlessly lifting her high into the air before playfully tossing her up a few times. She burst into laughter.

Just then, Trey caught up. The moment his eyes landed on Brian, his expression shifted in an instant. What were the odds? His mind raced—how on earth did Estella know Brian?

“Estella,” Trey said sharply, stepping forward with a firm expression. He extended his hand. “You shouldn’t be letting strangers hold you like that.”

“Daddy, he’s not a stranger. He saved me and took me home,” Estella protested, her lips forming a small pout, clearly upset by his reaction.

Brian’s eyes widened as he turned to Trey in disbelief. “She’s your daughter?”

dignify the question with a

his gaze back to

with a confident nod. “You’re charming, but so is my daddy,” she added

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them, neither man made a move. It wasn’t until Layla approached that Trey finally spoke. “Estella, go find

willingly passed the

were out of earshot, the tension between the two men

and a daughter. Do you think

by the collar,

more composed and unshaken. He shoved Brian’s arm aside and let out a cold laugh. “You should be asking yourself that question. Back then, you forced me to leave. I stepped aside for her happiness—I was willing to sacrifice for her. But now, looking at you, I see a man who doesn’t deserve to love her. You’ve done nothing but bring her pain, again and again. If I hadn’t come back and seen