Novel1Chapter 623: "Of course, I am. I'm a Carpenter-I always bounce back." "Yes, Miss Carpenter, welchome," Brian teased with a small smirk. For a brief moment, it felt like they had gone back in time.
Natalia stepped out of the car and tapped lightly on the window. "Brian, step out for a second." Without overthinking it, he unfastened his seatbelt and got out.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUnder the moon's soft glow, Brian stood before her, his silhouette blurred yet striking. Natalia took a deep breath and finally said, "Givea hug." "That wouldn't be appropriate," he refused gently.
"But after all these years, you never even gavea real hug," Natalia murmured, lowering her head.
Before he could protest, she darted forward and wrapped her arms around him, holding on tightly like a child unwilling to let go.
"Let this hug be our farewell to the past. From now on, you're just my friend, nothing more. Honestly, I'm closer to Rachel than I am to you. If you ever make her upset, don't forget-I'll always be on her side." Letting go, Natalia's expression softened.
Her expression turned serious. "What I said before was justgetting emotional, but what I'm about to tell you actually matters. I only found out recently—the reason my dad let you off so easily back then wasn't because of my begging. It was because Rachel stepped in and had a tough conversation with him. She took all the punishment for you, without telling us a word." gvlis packed with great reads "My family has this old, ice-cold storage cellar. Rachel was in there for an entire hour. And..." Natalia's voice wavered, overcby the memory. "She was relentlessly punished with a heavy whip, each strike searing her skin." Tears welled in her eyes, laden with unspoken regret.
"I should've seen it coming. Knowing my dad's temper, he wouldn't let anyone who putin danger get away lightly unless they could quell his wrath. So, Brian, it was Rachel who saved you. And she never even breathed a word of it to you." Trying to calm herself, she continued, "She's borne so much heartache and pain in silence, all for you, and you never noticed. Now that she's your wife, I hope you'll cherish her, protect her, and fill her life with happiness.” Natalia gazed up at the luminous moon and sighed deeply. “Honestly, I'm luckier than Rachel. I can let go of you and start over whenever I choose; but Rachel, she's tethered by her heart. She can either continue to love you more, or... pretend her love has faded." Her words, spoken so softly, struck Brian like a bolt from the blue. "Natalia, thank you!" Brian exclaimed, then rushed home.
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Rachel had already bathed and turned off the lights to rest. He moved silently, swiftly freshening up. The soft, warm glow from the Broeshening up.
bedside lamp cast a serene light across the room. Rachel was lying on her side, clearly not asleep. Her senses were sharply tuned to every movement in the room.
She longed for sleep, but knew the stakes were high. She was keenly aware of her most fertile days. The more they connected physically, the better her chances of conceiving. She had to capitalize on this window of opportunity.
Soon, she felt the mattress dip as Brian joined her on the bed. Her hands clenched in nervouanticipation. Suddenly, she felt strong arms envelop her waist, and his firm body press against hers.
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