Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 915:

Ronald’s voice, filled with an unmistakable sadness, answered, “At this hour, he should already be on the plane.”

“On the plane?” Rachel’s surprise was palpable.

While Brian often traveled for work, hearing that he was already on a plane triggered an unexpected wave of anxiety within her. Her heart raced uncontrollably, and she couldn’t quite understand why the news unsettled her so much.

“Is this for a business trip?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Ronald let out a weary sigh before responding, “To be honest, he’s going abroad for an extended period. He’ll be gone for two to three years.”noveldrama

Rachel’s hand tightened around the phone, her breath catching in her throat. “Why—why didn’t he tell me about such a huge decision?” Her voice trembled with shock and hurt.

“He feels that Dora is now old enough—ready for kindergarten—and that you won’t need as much help with her. He also knows Dora has mentioned wanting her parents to live together, but he understands you don’t want that. He didn’t want to…”

“Complicate things for you, so he made the decision to leave,” Ronald explained softly, careful with his words.

Ronald continued, his tone sincere and reassuring. “The one thing that has remained unchanged over the years is his feelings for you. His greatest fear has always been causing you discomfort.”

There was a brief pause before Ronald spoke again, his voice steady and firm. “As for me, he entrusted me with caring for you and Dora. He told me to follow your instructions and support you in whatever you need.”

Overcome by a surge of emotion, Rachel felt a wave of helplessness and confusion wash over her as she processed the news of Brian’s departure. “Ronald, listen closely,” she said, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside. “Come to the house and stay with Dora. Also, send me Brian’s flight details immediately.”

By the time Ronald arrived, Rachel had managed to calm Dora, who seemed to sense her father was leaving. The little girl lay quietly in bed, her face soft with a silent understanding.

Rachel leaned over and kissed Dora’s forehead, her voice soft and comforting. “Good girl. Ronald will stay with you. Get some rest, okay? Mommy will go find your daddy.”

Dora’s voice trembled as she called out, “You must bring him home. I want both of you together!”

𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 → gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧸𝖼𝗈𝗺

Rachel’s heart ached at the words, but she nodded resolutely. “Alright, sweetheart. I will.”

At the sprawling airport, Rachel moved hurriedly, her steps quickening as she darted from one end to the other.

First, she headed to the front desk to check on Brian’s flight details, praying that he hadn’t yet left. Flight delays were common, and she clung to the hope that she might still catch him before he took off.

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