Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 439:

“Rachel, you finally came! I called you a million times, why didn’t you answer? Do you know… I almost…”

Her voice broke between sobs, her sadness nearly tangible.

Rachel could only continue to stroke her back, offering gentle reassurances. “It’s okay, I’m here now. Everything’s alright, you’re safe. Sorry I missed your calls. Tell me, are you injured? Did that man mistreat you?”

Natalia, wiping away her tears, shook her head.noveldrama

“No, he didn’t touch me. I was just terrified. I’ve never been kidnapped before; this was a first.”

One could only imagine the terror she had felt.

It must be acknowledged, her family had always shielded her well. But this time, the sheltered and pampered young heiress suffered due to Brian.

Thankfully, her affections for Brian were all gone.

After a while, perhaps having exhausted her tears, Natalia looked up at Rachel with eyes rimmed red. “Can you promise me something?”

“What is it?” Rachel asked.

Natalia pleaded, her eyes imploring. “Just promise me first!”

Rachel released a soft sigh, her expression softening with maternal tenderness. “Alright, I promise.”

Natalia’s face lit up with pure joy. She thrust out her hand, her eyes sparkling with determination. “It’s a promise then. Cross my heart, hope to die, no take-backs.”

“Okay, no take-backs,” Rachel responded.

As Natalia wrapped her in a sudden embrace, she whispered a heartfelt request, “From now on, can you see me as your little sister?”

Rachel was stunned.

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Initially, she believed Natalia was teasing, playing one of her impulsive games.

But when she caught the earnest, unwavering gaze in Natalia’s eyes, she realized the profound sincerity behind the words.

“You…” Rachel’s voice trailed off, uncertain.

Natalia pouted, her lips forming a stubborn curve. “You just promised — no take-backs.”

Rachel hesitated. “Do you really understand what you’re asking?”

Rachel couldn’t help but think Natalia was being a little too naive. She gently reminded her, “You know, your parents might not approve. And then there’s Brian… If we’re sisters, well, that means two sisters shouldn’t like the same person.”

She thought this might make Natalia reconsider.

To her surprise, Natalia’s expression didn’t waver. Instead, her eyes burned with determination as she nodded. “I know! That’s why—I’ve decided. I’m over him now.”

Rachel hadn’t expected that.

Given Natalia’s persistence, she didn’t seem like the kind of person to let go so easily.

“Are you really sure?” Rachel pressed.

Natalia lifted her chin, blinking rapidly as if to hold back the sting of tears.

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