Novel1Chapter 387: But her whole body trembled. Her fingers clenched the fabric of his shirt like she needed something to ground her.
Brian kissed her forehead, holding her close as if trying to reassure her, trying to calm her.
As soon as she steadied herself, she tore away from him, her red-rimmed eyes filled with anger and desperation. "If this is what you wanted, then you got it. Now leave." Meanwhile, outside, Andres had been waiting long enough. His patience had run out.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSensing the shift in the atmosphere, Jeffrey quickly called out, "Brian, what's going on in there? Needto cin?" Rachel froze. Jeffrey was already making his way over, footsteps growing louder as he neared the kitchen.
Her heart pounded as she glanced down at herself-her hair a mess, her lips swollen, her whole appearance in complete disarray.
She couldn't let him see her like this.
She turned to Brian in desperation, silently mouthing, "Go out first!" But Brian didn't move. His calmness only made her panic more. She pushed against him, trying to shove him toward the door, but he was unyielding, standing firm like a wall.
"Brian..." Jeffrey whispered. He was nearly there.
Rachel braced herself, knowing she was out of time.
But before the door opened, Brian suddenly pulled her in again, his arms wrapping around her waist as he leaned in and kissed her. This time, it wasn't desperate or forceful. It was light. Brief. Just a whisper of a kiss.
"Get srest later," he murmured in her ear.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAnd then, just like that, he let her go and stepped out.
Jeffrey met him in the hallway, immediately questioning, "Brian, where's the dish you put chili in?" Brian, unfazed, shrugged. "I got carried away and added too much vinegar. Ruined the whole thing. Had to toss it and clean the plate before coming out." "Ah, that explains why you were gone for so long." Gal no ve I s.hosts your favorite stories Back at the table, the air between Andres and Brian remained thick with tension, the short break doing nothing to ease the brewing storm. After a brief pause, they were back at it, each knocking back a generous gulp of whiskey, their eyes locking with renewed intensity.
"Mr. White, it looks like you understand that trying too hard ban ruin everything, Andres said, his tone hinting at a deeper meaning.
Brian caught the hidden jab instantly. Just as he was about to retort) hel noticed Rachel quietly making her way from the kitchen to the bedroom.
Meanwhile, at the dining table, the silent battle between the two men was still ongoing.
Jeffrey had initially tried to step in and smooth things over, but after being roped into a few drinks himself, inks he ended up slightly tipsy Fortunately, since it was only beer and he hadn't had much, he sobered up rather quickly. When he finally blinked himself awake, the sight before him was an absolute disaster. Brian and Andres were both passed out drunk in the living room.
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