Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 801:

Rachel’s brow furrowed slightly.

Natalia clarified,

“Brian fainted, so we had no choice but to bring him to the hospital. When I took him outside for some fresh air today, I saw you. Brian said you wouldn’t want to see him, so I didn’t call out to you. But I noticed… you were really gentle with the man in the wheelchair.”

“His name is Allan Vance. He saved my life when I was at my lowest. Not just that—he gave me the opportunity to prove myself. He’s one of the most important people in my life, and I owe him more than I can say. Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

“Rachel, do you think you’ll fall in love with him?”

Rachel shook her head.

“Not right now.”

“What about someday?”

Rachel’s lips curved into a faint smile.

“The future is unpredictable. Maybe.”

But she would never again love recklessly, like a moth flying straight into a flame.

At the traffic light, they went their separate ways—Natalia back to the hospital, Rachel hailing a taxi home.

When Natalia arrived, Brian was calmly peeling an apple.

She glanced at him, surprised. He didn’t seem impatient or eager to ask questions. He just sat there, focused, as if he had all the time in the world.

But… didn’t he hate apples? Why was he peeling one now?

“Tired? Try it and see if it’s sweet,” Brian said, holding out the freshly peeled apple.

Natalia eyed him but didn’t take it.

Instead, she crossed her arms and gave him a slow, deliberate once-over.

“Don’t like apples anymore?” Brian asked.

Natalia leaned in, studying him like a rare specimen.

“Wow, times really do change. Back then, getting you to grab an apple was impossible, and now you’re peeling one for me?

Honestly, nothing surprises me anymore. You’re completely lovesick, Brian. Being this considerate—just to find out what Rachel and I talked about?”

Brian’s voice dropped.

“Are you eating it or not?”

Natalia snatched the apple and took a bite.

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