Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 913:

But the next moment, he ran back to her, crouched down, and lifted her onto his back.

“I’ll carry you,” he said, his voice steady. “Silly, if you can’t reach me, just say the word. I’m always here for you, ready to come closer.”

In the weeks that followed, Brian seemed to grow increasingly distant, absorbed in his busy schedule. Meanwhile, Rachel’s schedule became more manageable, giving her a bit of time to breathe.

One evening, after reading a bedtime story to Dora and preparing to tuck her in, Dora looked up at her, eyes wide with curiosity.

“Mommy, can I ask you something?” she asked, her voice soft and sincere.

“Of course, dear,” Rachel replied, brushing a strand of hair away from Dora’s face.

words carrying an unexpected weight. “Why are you and Daddy different from other parents? Other kids’ parents

she could sense the difference. She

answered, “Because your dad made mistakes, and I haven’t forgiven him

her words. “Oh, I see.

of her daughter’s innocent question hanging in the

okay. If Daddy apologized to you, wouldn’t you forgive him? He’s the best dad in the world. And he… um…” Dora paused, her brow furrowing as if

in your mind?” Rachel

Dora suddenly made up her mind. “He told me to keep it a secret. I promised him.

let me know what I

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mother with wide eyes and said, “A few days ago, it was

A whirlwind of thoughts rushed through her mind. Only days before, she had visited Allan’s grave on his memorial day, as she had done