Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 909:

In the morning, Brian went to complete the registration for their baby’s birth. As he was about to head back to the room, he overheard a conversation that made him stop in his tracks.

“Rachel, now that you and Brian have a child, have you considered marriage?” Yvonne’s voice was gentle, probing.

“No,” Rachel responded firmly, the words unyielding. “Marriage isn’t something I’m contemplating. I made it clear to him before the baby came that we are just parents to this child. Nothing more.”

Yvonne sighed deeply, her voice laced with a hint of resignation. She didn’t press the matter further.

words. He understood, even if it

he reached for a cigarette, he hesitated. Glancing back toward the room where his newborn daughter lay, he put the cigarette back. Since Rachel’s pregnancy, he had tried to cut back

phone rang, breaking the silence. It was Ronald, his voice filled with excitement. “I’ve arranged everything for the proposal—flowers, the rings, the setup. You just

lifted his gaze, his fingers pressing against his temple, attempting to quell the storm of thoughts racing through his mind. “There’s no need,” he said, his voice steady

before responding, unsure if he had heard him correctly. “But

not proposing.” With that, he ended the call abruptly. If Rachel wasn’t ready, how could he

in his own home, but he was a constant presence in their lives, visiting regularly and

three years flew by in the blink of an eye. Brian became the epitome of a dedicated father. Every key moment in Dora’s life was marked by his involvement—her first word, her first steps, and the moment she called him “Daddy” for the

no matter the time or situation, Brian was always there by her side. His presence, composed and steady, provided Rachel with the support and reassurance she needed. Whenever Dora