Novel1Chapter 626: Just as she gathered herself to speak, Brian's voice cut through the distance, its clarity underscored by a commanding undertone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Garrett, dining here as well? What a fortunate coincidence! There's no better tthan now; would you care to join my wife andfor lunch?" "Wife?" Andres's mind reeled, thinking he had misheard.
Brian closed the gap between them, enveloping Rachel in a possessive embrace that he displayed unabashedly. "Rachel, you two..." Andres stammered, shock overtaking his features. His gaze locked onto Brian, riveted and wide-eyed.
Rachel stepped up, her tone resolute. “Yes, I've married Brian; I am his wife now." "When did this occur?" Andres's voice faltered, steeped in disbelief.
"Just a few days ago." Rachel turned to Brian. "May I have a word with him in private?" Brian's eyes held a contemplative depth. After a moment, he nodded. "I'll be inside with Jeffrey." Once Brian had retreated, Andres's demeanor frayed, his hand clutching Rachel's arm, his voice laden with urgency. "Rachel, though our acquaintance hasn't been..." "Long as our acquaintance has been brief, I feel I know you somewhat. Your relationship with him seemed irreparable; a swift reconciliation seems unfathomable. Did he coerce you? Threaten you?" Rachel gently shook her head.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Then it must be dire circumstances driving you to this union," Andres's tone grew more frantic. "Marriage shouldn't be entered into lightly. If you need support, I'm here to help." location: galsno"Truly, thank you. I've indeed been navigating stough waters, and this marriage meets my needs at the moment. I regret if it seems I've betrayed your trust or kindness." A shadow of resignation crossed Andres's features, his voice dropping to a whisper. "So, there's no turning back, is there?" "No, we're registered and the grand wedding is set for five days from now. You're welcto attend, if you wish." Andres's lips parted, a moment passing before he could say, "Alright." The day's encounter with Andres seemed to charge Brian with an unusual fervor that night.
On their bed, Rachel's hair fanned out over the pillow, her skin marked by the trail of fervent bites.
"Rachel, you're my wife now! Now and forever, and I'm your husband!” ferved husband!" His whisper was fervent, nearly frantic, as if by saying it, he could make it more real.
With just a few days remaining before the wedding, Rachel's days had settled into a predictable routine. Every morning, she made a habit of visiting Hector and Carol ando m catching up in the afternoons, she would head to the hospital to check in on Jeffrey. As for the wedding preparations, she had only been involved in choosing the venue and her dress, while Brian handled everything else. Lately, though, he had been busier than ever, leaving early in the morning and returning late at night. He had likely delegated most of the wedding tasks to Ronald. "Mr. White, here's your schedule for the week," Ronald said, passing Brian the schedule.
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