Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 615:

She hurried to change her clothes and went downstairs. Just as she reached the staircase, a servant greeted her with a warm smile. “Good morning. Your breakfast is ready.”

“Thank you,” Rachel replied, making her way to the dining area.

Halfway through her meal, another servant walked in. “There’s a Ms. Carpenter at the door. She says she’s your friend and wishes to see you.”

Ms. Carpenter? Rachel instantly knew who it was. “Natalia?”

The moment she said the name, a wave of hesitation settled over her. She had no idea how to face Natalia, especially knowing how deeply she felt for Brian.

Natalia had been sent abroad by Wilson after he released Brian. Since then, Wilson had completely cut off all of her connections with them.noveldrama

“Let her in,” Rachel said, finishing the last spoonful of her oatmeal. But then, thinking it over, she felt it would be rude not to greet her properly. “Wait,” she added quickly. “I’ll go meet her myself.”

She adjusted her clothes, took a deep breath, and walked toward the villa’s entrance. When she stepped outside, she saw Natalia standing there in a white puffy dress, her long hair styled into playful butterfly braids. She looked exactly as Rachel remembered—full of life, radiating an infectious energy.

Rachel’s heart wavered with unease, but Natalia rushed over and pulled her into a tight embrace. “Rachel, I’m so happy to see you. You have no idea how much I’ve missed you.”

The genuine warmth in Natalia’s voice made Rachel feel guilty. She opened her mouth, but the words felt heavy. “Natalia, I’m sorry,” she finally murmured.

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Natalia playfully stuck out her tongue as she held Rachel’s hand. “You don’t need to apologize, and honestly, you don’t think I still have feelings for Brian, do you?”

Rachel’s eyes held a complex look as she regarded Natalia. Feeling the intensity of her gaze, Natalia agreed. “Okay, I confess, there’s still a little something there for Brian. Feelings don’t just vanish after years, but it’s not love anymore. It feels more like a habit, a long-standing care and concern.”

With a thoughtful shake of her head, Natalia continued, “Actually, since you’re like a sister to me, I guess that makes him my brother-in-law.”

Rachel nodded and offered a gentle smile in response.

Natalia’s face lit up with a grin. “And it’s really thanks to you and him becoming official that my dad let me come back home.”

Rachel’s tone softened with concern. “What was it like living abroad? Was it difficult?”

Natalia made a face. “The living part was fine, but the food? Not so much. I really missed home cooking—the flavors here just can’t be beaten.”

“What’s your top pick for dinner tonight? I’m your chauffeur,” Rachel said with a smile.

Pausing to think, Natalia’s face lit up. “How about barbecue? Could you and Brian come along?”

Their conversation flowed seamlessly as they made their way to the living room. Rachel hadn’t thought to involve Brian without asking him first, and she was just about to figure out the best way to invite him when Brian’s voice floated in from behind them.

“I’d love to join you both for dinner.”

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