Novel1Chapter 405: Rachel let out a quiet, mirthless chuckle. Ignoring the tightness in her chest, she turned her gaze toward Brian. "Mr. White," she said, her voice calm but sharp, "I'm curious. Is her version of events accurate? That woman- was she really not your girlfriend? Just sdesperate woman clinging to you?" Brian's eyes suddenly becunreadable. There was no hint of emotion, no change-just an unsettling calm. "Since when did my personal life becyour concern?" Brian asked, a smirk playing on his lips.
Rachel shrugged. "Oh, I don't. But everyone else seems curious, so I figured I'd ask." She paused, then added with a cool smile, "If you've truly been single all these years, waiting for Tracy, that's quite the rare devotion. I sincerely hope the two of you have a long and happy life together." "No comment." Brian's refusal was cold.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCradling Tracy in his arms, he moved through the crowd, clearly heading for the second floor. With the two central figures gone, the crowd gradually dispersed. Finally unimpeded, Rachel made her exit.
Just as she stepped through the doorway, Elsa hurried up to her, wearing an apologetic expression. “Rachel, I'm sorry, this is all my fault. If I hadn't invited you, none of this would have happened." "I'm just spent. I need to go hand rest." She flagged down a taxi shortly after.
Meanwhile, in a secluded room upstairs, blood still trickled from Tracy's leg. She clenched her teeth, silent, her vulnerability more apparent than ever.
"Stay here for a moment. The doctor will be here soon." After delivering these instructions, Brian reached for his coat. At the stime, he turned and began walking outside.
"Are you leaving?" Tracy's voice trembled with anxiety.
Brian remained silent, his actions speaking volumes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You're going to see Rachel, aren't you?" This time, Brian nodded firmly. “She's hurt. I need to check on her." Tracy bit her lip, her eyes filling with vulnerability. "But I'm hurt too. My leg is bleeding, and there might be glass shards in my skin. You always used to stay by my side when I was hurt. You never leftalone." Brian's demeanor remained impassive. "Tracy, things are different now. I've called Ronald; he'll be here to stay with you." Tracy's eyes pleaded with him. "But I don't want him. I want you to stay with me."
She limped towards Brian and wrapped her arms around him. without hesitation. "Brian, don't you see? I've always loved you, only you. Stay withjust a little longer. Until the doctor has treated my wounds, then you can go to Rachel. I know you're worried about her. Just half an hour, that's all I ask. It won't take long." Tracy pressed her face against Brian's back.
His hand reached back, trying to disentangle her arms. Yet suddenly, he felt a warmth spreading through his shirt.
Tracy didn't say a word. She just cried silently, her tears seeping into his clothes. Her tears were a wordless plea. For a moment hen For a momentchen wavered his resolve softening. But the image of Rachel doused with hot water haunted him. Her defiance always left him anxious. Had she sought medical help? Had she properly tended to her injuries? These concerns gnawed at him, driving him nearly mad.
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