Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 772:

Her smile faded as she looked at Alban and firmly said, “I need to speak with Allan alone.”

Without hesitation, Alban turned and walked away.

As soon as he was gone, Brenda looked at Allan and said, “Allan…” Her tone turned serious. “I’ve been with you for so long. If anyone knows me, it’s you. You should know I’m not after a paycheck or a bonus.”

“I know. Your family can give you way more than I ever could. You once told me you wanted to prove yourself, to build something on your own and make your mark in the business world.”

Brenda nodded. “That’s true, but there’s more to it than that. Think about it, Allan. If it was just about work, I could’ve joined any company and made a name for myself. So why did I follow you, through everything, even abroad? You’re sharp, Allan. Don’t tell me you haven’t figured it out.”

that, Brenda finally said what had been on her mind all

been calling me a lot lately. Our company’s doing well overseas, and his health isn’t great. He wants me to come back and take over. But I know

out a deep breath, as if finally releasing a weight she

talking about work as if that was all that mattered. But this is the first time I’m being honest about how I

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had no

aware of his own health. He couldn’t let her

figure out the gentlest way to let her down. Through all these years,

said,

to hear your answer. So, if you’re willing to accept me, just kiss me. If you’re not, could you

shut, unwilling