Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 609:

“Hector, I…” Carol murmured

Rachel knew Hector’s health wasn’t the best either and considered helping Carol herself. But before she could offer, Brian gently held her back.

Once the elderly couple had gone to their room, Rachel turned to Brian, puzzled. “Why didn’t you let me go with her?”

“Did you bring the necessary documents?” Brian asked, glancing at her bag.

“Yeah, I have it.”

“I’ll explain in the car.”

Brian sat in the car, looking at the front gates with a serious expression. His voice was calm but filled with emotion. “When my grandma was younger, she was a very strong and determined woman. Even now, she wants to keep her dignity and be happy in her final days. That’s why, when she chose to spend her remaining time at home instead of a hospital, none of us tried to change her mind. She doesn’t want us to witness her at her weakest—except for my grandpa. And today is our big day. More than anything, she wants us to get married in a hurry. That would bring her the most joy.”

“Alright, let’s not waste time,” Rachel agreed without hesitation.

They made it to City Hall earlier than expected. However, despite their early arrival, a long queue had already formed, stretching down the entrance of City Hall. Judging by the pace, they might not get their turn until noon. Worse, if luck wasn’t on their side, they could miss the morning session entirely.

Without missing a beat, Brian called out, “Ronald!”

𝕄𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕘𝕒𝕝𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕤.𝕔𝕠𝕞

Ronald, who had been waiting nearby, immediately responded, “What can I do for you?”

Ten minutes later, Ronald returned, his tone polite and respectful. “Everything is arranged. You can move to the front of the line.” Brian nodded in satisfaction.

“Please, follow me.”

True to his word, they were ushered to the front, now the next couple in line to register.

Rachel eyed Brian with curiosity. “How exactly did you pull this off?”

Ronald, ever straightforward, replied, “Mr. White compensated every couple ahead of you with a shopping card and an elegant candlelit dinner.”

Rachel raised a brow. So that was how it was. Money really did talk.

They swiftly went through all the steps and became husband and wife. Rachel’s heart swirled with emotions she couldn’t quite name as she held their marriage certificate in her hands. She and Brian were now legally husband and wife.

Once upon a time, this moment had been something she dreamed of. But now, it felt too dramatic and too unreal.

As Rachel and Brian left City Hall, Ronald was already waiting with the car, its engine humming softly in the background.

Brian opened the door for Rachel, his voice calm but insistent. “Let me take you somewhere to eat.”

Rachel shook her head, her gaze distant as she replied, “I need to see my brother first.”

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