Requiem of a Broken Heart

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Chapter 69 Chapter 69: Her eyes were cold and steady as she stared straight at Brian without backing down.

She spoke slowly and clearly, making sure every word was heard. "Brian, letsay this again-Jeffrey never harassed or hurt Doris. If he did nothing wrong, why should he say sorry? The one who should apologize is Doris. She's the one who lied and ruined my brother's name." Doris, her eyes filled with unshed tears, whispered, “Rachel, we're both women. How could you say that? What kind of woman would put herself in such a situation willingly?" Rachel's lips pressed into a thin line. She remained silent, though her mind churned with emotions.

As a woman, she didn't want to jump to conclusions, but she also knew she had to trust her own judgment. "Apologize!" Brian's furious roar filled the room like a crashing storm. His hands curled into fists, and his veins stood out against his skin.

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Jeffrey, caught between the argument, felt a mix of fear and injustice. His chest tightened, and tears welled up in his eyes, but he still stepped forward, making up his mind.

"Brian, I'll apologize if that's what you want. Just please, don't be mad at my sister. She... she did nothing wrong." Jeffrey lowered himself, his posture one of quiet surrender.

Rachel had had enough. She gripped his arm tightly and said, "You don't need to apologize." At that moment, Rachel understood all too well. Brian wouldn't let this go unless they gave in and apologized.

She turned to Doris, her lips parting slightly as if to say the words, but they wouldn't come.

Brian's tone dropped another degree. "I hear Eric's custody battle is moving along pretty well." New content available gVlThose words weren't just a statement-they were a warning.

Eric was still battling for Jeffrey's custody.

Rachel's nails pressed into her palms as she fought to stay composed, despite the storm raging inside.

She couldn't afford to provoke Brian now.

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Winning Jeffrey's custody was all that mattered.

"I'm sorry, Miss Santos. My brother acted without thinking. I hope you can be understanding and let this go. I'll make sure all your medical expenses are covered." Rachel bowed slightly, forcing the humiliating words out. Every syllable cut through her like a knife.

Once the words left her lips, Rachel didn't bother looking at Brian again.

She took Jeffrey's hand and walked out without hesitation.

If not for Carol's birthday banquet, she wouldn't have stayed anothen second Carol cared about her deeply-there was no way she could miss such a special day.

Sitting on a quiet staircase, Rachel so sighed. "Jeffrey, I'm so sorry about earlier. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have let you go through that."

m She couldn't stop blaming herself, feeling powerless and frustrated.

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