Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 477:

“Can we leave now?” Andres asked, his gaze fixed on the doctor.

She nodded repeatedly. “Of course, of course!”

Once they were in the car, Andres pulled out his phone and made a call. “Book a room at the Garden View Hotel. Quiet location, good environment.”

Rachel, realizing the arrangement was for her, felt a wave of unease. “Mr. Garrett, you’ve already done so much. You don’t need to go out of your way like this.”

“It’s just a small favor,” he replied, barely looking up from his phone.

Rachel hesitated, unsure how to respond.

Noticing her discomfort, he added, “I’m only asking someone to book the room. You’ll be covering the cost yourself.”

That made it easier to accept. “Alright. Let me know how much, and I’ll transfer it to you.”

When they arrived at the hotel, Andres personally escorted her upstairs.

After freshening up in the bathroom, Rachel stepped out—only to find Andres holding her phone.

It was pressed to his ear, his expression unreadable as he listened. Then, noticing her presence, he handed the phone to her, tilting the screen so she could see the caller ID.

Jeffrey. Her stomach tightened.

Sure enough, the moment she took the phone, his voice came through, laced with concern. “Rachel, why aren’t you home yet? I… I’ve been worried. And why are you with Mr. Garrett so late at night?”

Her palms grew clammy as unease settled in.

Before she could respond, Andres, still calm as ever, took the phone back and spoke smoothly. “Jeffrey, your sister and I aren’t just friends—we’re business partners. There’s an urgent issue with one of our projects that needs her attention. She’ll be busy for the next few days and might not have much time to look after you. Take care of yourself, alright?”

“Okay. Please take good care of my sister. I really appreciate it!” Jeffrey spoke earnestly.

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Andres hummed in agreement and handed the phone to Rachel.

“Jeffrey!” Rachel exclaimed as soon as she pressed the phone to her ear, her voice filled with concern.

She still had reservations about him being home alone.

“Rachel, just focus on your work. I can take care of myself,” Jeffrey reassured her in a determined tone.

Rachel felt a mix of relief and pride. At the same time, a sense of anticipation stirred within her.

If the day ever came when she could no longer be by his side, she could rest easy knowing her brother was capable of standing on his own.

“Alright, Jeffrey. Take this opportunity to learn how to be independent, okay? It’s only for a few days. I have faith in you.”

“Of course. I’ll be fine, don’t worry.”

Rachel let out a long sigh of relief as they ended the call. She turned to Andres with a grateful smile.noveldrama

“Thank you. If it weren’t for your quick thinking, Jeffrey might have truly misunderstood the situation.”

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