Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 462:

Just as despair began to creep in, her fingers brushed against something inside her pocket.

She reached in, her frozen hands fumbling, and pulled out a small bundle.

It was a few pieces of chocolate she had absentmindedly stuffed in her pocket before leaving the house.

At that moment, tears pricked her eyes. She didn’t hesitate. She ripped the wrappers off and devoured the chocolate hungrily.

It was rock hard from the cold, each bite crunching between her teeth. But right now, it was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. The small burst of sugar…

A flicker of energy coursed through her, just enough to keep her moving for another ten minutes.

Slumping onto the frozen ground, Rachel’s thoughts drifted to Jeffrey. Jeffrey had always had a sweet tooth—his love for chocolate filled their house with every variety imaginable.

She and Yvonne would bring him new flavors whenever they found them, ensuring there was always a stash hidden somewhere. He would always share his favorites with her, even though she never cared much for sweets.

These chocolates, the very ones she had just eaten, had been the ones Jeffrey had slipped into her hand before she left.

She had intended to give them to Natalia, thinking it would be a small gift.

But now, those very chocolates had saved Rachel’s life.

A silent thank you formed in her heart for both Jeffrey and Natalia. Without that little burst of energy, she might not have survived.

Just as her body was on the verge of collapse and her breaths had grown faint, the voice returned. “Ms. Marsh, the hour is up. Congratulations on passing the test. The door is now open. You may leave.”

Gritting her teeth, Rachel forced herself to her feet.

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝔤𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀[.]𝖼𝗈𝗆

Each step was agony as she dragged herself toward the exit.

The moment she crossed the threshold, warmth enveloped her.

She collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air.

She had no idea how long she sat there, trembling, but eventually, the numbness faded, and strength trickled back into her limbs. Bracing herself against the wall, she pushed herself up and began walking.

When she finally emerged, her face was ghostly pale, exhaustion etched into every inch of her features.

After a brief moment, one of the men broke the silence. “Ms. Marsh, this was only the first test Mr. Carpenter prepared for you. There’s a second one.”

Rachel’s head snapped up, disbelief flashing in her eyes. “You mean there’s more?”

“Of course,” another man said icily. “You should count yourself lucky Ms. Carpenter returned unharmed. If she hadn’t, even killing you wouldn’t have been enough to…” Make up for it. And let me remind you— not just anyone is worthy of being friends with Ms. Carpenter. “If you can’t pass the tests, then you’re nothing.”

Rachel clenched her teeth and gave a firm nod. “I’ll do it.”

But she never could have predicted that when she followed them to the next location, she would come face-to-face with Brian.

From afar, Brian’s figure was a blur, indistinct and shadowed. Yet, Rachel recognized him instantly.

“Stop staring. We need to move. You haven’t finished your punishment yet.”noveldrama

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