Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 727:

Brian pulled out his wallet and handed the couple $1,000. He explained, “My girlfriend just left in the taxi ahead after an argument, and she’s furious with me. I need to catch up with her before things get worse. Please, I’d really appreciate your help.”

Hearing this, the woman in the car let her guard down and accepted the money.

Beaming with joy, the couple stepped out, hand in hand. Before leaving, they thanked Brian several times, clearly pleased with the unexpected windfall.

Brian, in turn, turned to the driver and was just as generous. “Sir, I’ll offer you $1,000 too. Can you catch up to the taxi ahead?”

The driver grinned with confidence. “Of course, I can. Don’t worry.”

Although the brief negotiation had cost him some time, the driver was skilled, and within minutes, they had caught up.

from a respectful distance. As she walked a short

she was doing—until he

later, a soft

pattering against the pavement as they

of stories:

collapsible bowls, filled

no time diving into their meal with excited little

been feeding these strays for a while now. She moved with such familiarity, like it was part of

her attention. Instead, he simply stood there, watching quietly, letting her have this moment of peace.

he wished time would slow down, letting

of excited chatter. “Oh my gosh! Look at those

college girls dashed past Brian, drawn in