Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 622:

Natalia’s face lit up with a satisfied grin.

As the meal went on, both Natalia and Rachel ate their fill. Brian, on the other hand, had been busy grilling for them the entire time and hardly had a chance to eat himself. Noticing this, Rachel took the tongs from his hand without hesitation. “You should eat too. Let me take over.”

“Alright.” There was a subtle but unmistakable excitement in his voice.

Once they finished eating, Natalia and Rachel continued their conversation, while Brian went to fetch the car on his own.

The soft glow of the moon cast a gentle light on their calm expressions. Natalia broke the silence first. “Rachel, do you still love Brian?”

At that moment, it felt as if a gentle breeze had passed by, lifting the strands of hair on Rachel’s forehead and stirring something deep within her. She brushed her hair back slightly, her eyes staring into the vast darkness ahead.

It had been ages since anyone had asked her that question, so long that even she had nearly forgotten to ask herself.

“There was a time when I thought love was something pure and sacred, but now I see it’s complicated—it can be heavy, even painful. Natalia, when you fall in love, make sure it’s with someone who loves you just as much. And no matter what, always remember to put yourself first.”

Natalia gave a small nod. “I’ll keep that in mind. Oh, by the way, I want Brian to drop me home later. I have a few things I want to talk to him about in private.”

Rachel simply nodded.

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When Brian pulled up in the car, Rachel was already gone. His eyes darted around, searching for Rachel. When he didn’t see her, his brows furrowed.

“Where’s Rachel?”

Natalia casually opened the car door. “She took a cab home. Told me to have you drop me off instead.”noveldrama

Just then, Brian’s phone vibrated with a message. “Make sure Natalia gets home safe. Thanks!”

Only then did his suspicion fade away.

He remained silent on the drive, his full attention on the road. The shifting lights cast shadows over his face, making his expression hard to read.

Natalia let out a soft sigh. “Brian, aren’t you even a little curious?”

“About what?”

“Like, how I’ve been living overseas? Or maybe, if I still have feelings for you?”

“There’s no need to ask.”

Natalia pouted slightly. Maybe giving up had always been the right choice. If she had held on any longer, even ten more years wouldn’t have changed a thing. Fortunately, she had come to her senses before it was too late.

“Brian, looking back, I think I should thank you. If it weren’t for you, I might still be stuck in some foolish fantasy, waiting for the day you’d finally love me and marry me. If it weren’t for your coldness, I would’ve wasted even more years being confused. But now, I see things clearly. I won’t deny that I still feel a little something for you, but I’ve truly moved on. I’m ready to start fresh—to love someone who actually deserves it. So, Brian… thank you. Thank you for being so firm back then. Because of that, I get to have a new beginning.”

Brian took a moment before replying, “It seems going abroad really changed you.”

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