Novel1Chapter 404: "Just hold on a little longer. The doctor is on the way," Brian assured her gently, lowering himself to her level.
But to Rachel, every word of his felt like a sharp needle piercing her heart.
They were both hurt, yet the way he treated Tracy and her were as different as night and day.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThere was a twhen this would have shattered her. But now, she could almost be thankful for it. If she hadn't witnessed it firsthand, how would she have truly let go? "Brian, my leg really hurts... I want to stand," Tracy whimpered, playing up her frailty.
"Ronald!" Brian reflexively called out, expecting Ronald to assist her.
But when he realized Ronald wasn't around, Tracy seemed to understand and said nothing. Instead, she let her tears fall silently, each drop soaking into her clothes.
Brian's expression tightened at the sight. With a slight frown, he asked, “Is it still painful?” "It is, but since the doctor's not here yet, I can wait. It's fine," she said weakly.
"There's no point in waiting. Here, lean on me. I'll help you up." Tracy's heart leaped with joy, but she masked it with a look of quiet endurance.
She leaned in slightly and whispered, "Rachel's already been misunderstood. If you carry me, she might get upset. Brian, really, I can wait." Brian's gaze darkened. "That's none of your concern. I'll handle it." Without hesitation, he scooped Tracy into his arms.
She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, their closeness stirring envy among the onlookers.
A round of applause broke out, loud and enthusiastic. Admiration filled the air. "Wow! Brian and Tracy look perfect together!" "Yeah, after all this time, their love is still strong. Tracy's tears completely melt his heart." "Tand distance mean nothing to true love. This is amazing. I believe in love again!" The crowd buzzed with excitement.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRachel figured she might as well play along, otherwise, she'd risk spoiling the cheerful atmosphere. Turning with a polite smile, she spoke. "Tracy, after all these years, he still treats you with such affection. You're really lucky. But I did hear that while you two were apart, he had a new girlfriend." Rachel's words caused an instant stir, sending murmurs rippling through the crowd. "He had another woman? Then does that mean Tracy is..." Someone trailed off, the implication of "the other woman" hanging heavily in the air.
gvlnovs.com, the heart of storytelling "I just said they were perfect together, but if he was two-timing, that's awful.” “I feel awful for his girlfriend.”
As whispers spread, Tracy's face turned grim. She shot Rachel a glare and bit her lip before responding softly, "Yes, someone was around Brian after I left. But she wasn't his girlfriend-just a shameless woman who wouldn't leave him alone.” Someone from the crowd asked skeptically, "Then why did he tolerate her?"
Tracy lifted her chin slightly, her tone turning smug. "It's simple. She looked too much like me. Every tBrian saw her he felt pity. He just couldn't E bring himself to push her away." Tracy's response was calculated and persuasive. The crowd nodded, accepting her words at face value.
"Oh, that makes sense. He has always been devoted to you. You're so lucky
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