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.

innocent words carrying an unexpected weight. “Why are you and Daddy different from other parents? Other kids’ parents live in the same house and sleep in the same bed. But you

all, but she could sense the difference. She expressed

paused, her thoughts swirling before she answered, “Because your dad made mistakes, and I haven’t forgiven him

thoughtfully, as if absorbing her words. “Oh, I see. So if you forgive

weight of her

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 were deep in thought,

mind?” Rachel asked,

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

“Alright, let me know what

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with wide eyes and said, “A few days ago, it was Daddy’s birthday, and you didn’t even get him

before, she had visited Allan’s grave on his memorial day, as she