Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 568:

“Eric,” Brian said in a warning tone, “you’d better keep your mouth shut about this.”

“Depends on my mood!”

“I’ll double your lawyer’s fee. Get Jeffrey out as soon as possible. Don’t let him stay in there too long.”

Brian had turned serious. After all, it didn’t take a genius to see that Jeffrey’s current state was not ideal. And if something happened to Jeffrey, he might as well forget about ever getting back together with Rachel.

The moment Eric left, Tracy barged into the room. Brian didn’t pay her much attention, though, much to her dismay.

“Tracy, you’ve worked hard taking care of me these past few days. But I’m a bit tired, so I’ll just rest for now.”

“Of course,” she replied readily. “Go ahead and sleep. I’ll keep watch.”

When Rachel woke up, Yvonne was still by her side. Outside, the sky was completely dark.

“What do you want to eat?” Yvonne asked. “I’ll take you there.”

“Pizza sounds really good right now!”

“Pizza it is, then.”

They were eating when Sabrina called Rachel to ask about Brian’s stance on the matter at hand.

“He refused.”

“Don’t worry too much,” Sabrina quickly comforted her. “We can start from Jeffrey’s condition. This may be considered a breakthrough in itself. You have my word that I will do my best—”

“Sabrina, come over here,” Eric suddenly called out upon his return.

Rachel recognized the voice even through the line. “You should go and see what Mr. Riley needs.”

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“Okay. I’ll call you back later.”

“I’ll go talk to Eric,” Yvonne said when Rachel hung up. “He must have a way to help us.”

Rachel just shook her head and took Yvonne’s hand. “It’s no use. I ran into him just as I was leaving the hospital. I’d wager he has already taken Debby’s commission.”

“And Brian? Is he really so coldhearted? Will he actually see this through?” Yvonne asked angrily.noveldrama

Rachel could only sigh heavily. “It’s not over until the verdict is delivered, so I suppose we still have some chance.” Although she said so, it was more to reassure herself than anyone else.

“Rachel…” Yvonne began, worried out of her wits.

“Don’t fret,” Rachel said with a smile. “I’m stronger this time around. I won’t let anything happen to myself until Jeffrey is out. Brian can reject me all he wants. I’ll just try again and again. I’m not convinced he would be so heartless, and I most certainly refuse to believe that fate would be so cruel to my brother and me.”

And so, the very next morning, Rachel set out for the hospital once again.

Debby shot Rachel an icy stare, not missing the chance to mock her. “Don’t think that shedding a few tears in front of my son would persuade him into letting you and your brother off. He’s already hired Eric to handle the case. Your brother will pay for his mistake!”

“Indeed, Jeffrey was wrong to hurt Brian. I apologize on his behalf,” Rachel’s expression was somber as she offered a respectful bow.

Still, Debby stopped her from going into Brian’s room.

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