Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 914:

Now, with Dora’s reminder, she was hit with the full weight of her neglect. Dora’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Daddy doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday,” she said quietly.

“Why not?” Rachel asked, her curiosity piqued.

“Uncle Ronald told me about Daddy’s birthday,” Dora started, her voice soft and serious. “He said something bad happened on that day, something that makes it too hard for Daddy to celebrate, so he hasn’t done it for a really long time. I really wanted to celebrate his birthday.”

Dora paused, gathering her thoughts. “I wanted to bring Daddy to see you that day so we could celebrate together, but he said you had something very important to do and needed to be alone. He also said we shouldn’t disturb you, or you’d be upset. So we didn’t come to you.”

Rachel, her heart heavy, asked anxiously, “Did he say anything else?”

told me you have a very important friend you need to meet. Then, Dora’s words came slowly, as if choosing each one carefully. “I bought him a cake, but he didn’t

caught in her throat, and tears welled up in her

had been the one receiving, never fully giving back. The realization hit her like a wave, washing over her with both sorrow

stillness of the night, a sudden cry broke the silence. Dora’s voice echoed through the room, filled with fear and desperation.

but Dora was desperate for the comfort only her father could provide. No matter how much Rachel tried to calm her, Dora’s cries grew louder, her plea for her father unwavering.

to comfort Dora, her voice soft and soothing. “Dora, sweetheart, your dad

with wide, fearful eyes. “Daddy will leave. He told me to listen to you and not to miss him too much.” The intensity of Dora’s sobs deepened, each cry pulling at Rachel’s heart. Desperate to reassure the little

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pick up. He had always answered her calls without hesitation, yet tonight, despite three attempts, there was only emptiness on