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.

other parents?

but she could sense

made mistakes, and I

“Oh, I see. So if

her daughter’s innocent

mistakes, things can still turn out 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 she

mind?” Rachel asked,

up her mind. “He told me to keep it a secret. I promised him. I think you did something wrong, so I’m

“Alright, let me know

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said, “A few days ago, it was Daddy’s birthday, and

Dora’s words struck her. A whirlwind of thoughts rushed through her mind. Only days before, she