Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 785:

Samira picked up her glass and took a sip, catching Rachel off guard. The image she had of Samira in the past didn’t quite match what she was seeing now.

Rachel clearly remembered that Samira wasn’t one for alcohol. She used to avoid it completely, only drinking when absolutely necessary at business events. Even with soft drinks, she wasn’t fond of them. She always chose water.

But now, Rachel watched in shock as Samira effortlessly finished three glasses in a row, as if she were used to it.

apologetic smile. “Sorry, Rachel. I didn’t mean to startle you. But if I don’t drink these three glasses, I’m afraid I won’t have the courage to say what

over. “Take your time. If you don’t feel ready to talk, don’t push

fingers tightening around the glass. She stayed

her cheeks. She quickly wiped them away and took a shaky breath before speaking. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t ignoring you

brushing

because I was earning well, he wouldn’t leave me alone. Initially, he tried to win me back with sweet words. When that didn’t work, he started harassing me with threats, manipulation, anything to keep me under his control. He had private photos of us… and used them to blackmail me. I was terrified. I had no one to turn to, no way out. I had to do whatever he said. He forced me back into the relationship. Then he stopped working altogether and relied on me to support him. In the beginning, he still had some sense of responsibility… he

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