Chapter 1

Chapter 1:

“Come on, just one more time,” came a low, commanding whisper, the words dripping with urgency.

Drained and slick with sweat, Rachel Marsh felt her body being lifted once again. The movements were quick, driven by a pressing need. Despite the rush of the moment, she managed to gather herself, lifting her head just enough to speak.

“What if we stop using protection?” she said quietly, her voice soft yet earnest. “I’ve been thinking… I want to have a baby.”

Brian White, her fiancé, froze for a split second, his expression unreadable. But the hesitation was fleeting. He leaned in, his lips brushing her ear, and replied in a cold, detached tone, “Having a child complicates everything. I’m not ready for that.”

Rachel bit her lip, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “But we’re getting married soon,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion. “Your parents have been talking about wanting grandchildren. You can’t really say it’s impossible, can you?”

A family with Brian was what Rachel had always dreamed of, but his cold, unyielding demeanor made her feel small and insignificant.

She swallowed her emotions, nodding slowly. “Alright. We’ll talk about it later.”

Brian’s expression softened slightly, as if the tension between them was easing. But before he could speak, his phone rang, abruptly cutting through the fragile moment.

A soft, hesitant voice came through the speaker as soon as Brian answered. “Brian, I’m so sorry to bother you so late… I tripped in the living room and hurt my foot. If you’re busy, I’ll just—”

It was Tracy Haynes, Brian’s first love. Before she could finish, Brian interrupted, his voice firm but gentle. “Hold on, I’ll be there in a minute.”

“Oh… I didn’t mean to interrupt you and Rachel. If this is a bad time, I can just take a taxi,” Tracy replied.

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“No interruption,” Brian reassured her, his voice soft and steady. “Don’t worry about it.”

exchange, couldn’t suppress the bitter laugh that bubbled up inside

close, and the intimacy between them was undeniable. Everything was

her like a cold truth. Being favored was a privilege she would never know. It was about exceptions, about bending every rule for one person, and that person would never be her. Brian’s attention, care, and love were all given to someone else, to the woman he’d always cherished—the

large towel around Rachel, its soft fabric enveloping her slender frame. His hands were gentle, almost tender, as he dried

that had lingered between them. Rachel’s heart sank. Was

stepped forward with desperation, her

tightly, her voice soft but

composure and gently stroked her hair, his voice calm but firm. “Don’t

pleaded, her eyes red and glistening with unshed tears. She bit her lip so hard

still resolute. “You’ve always been understanding. Don’t make this

want to be understanding. She just wanted

she whispered, her grip tightening as she looked up at him, desperation

head, his voice turning colder. “Listen,

head, her heart pounding, unwilling to

line. With a

a soft, bitter laugh, almost mocking her vulnerability. Slowly, she released her grip, her fingers trembling from the strain, and finally, the

said, his tone clipped, as he turned

like something you’d say to comfort a child. Tracy had called him countless times before,

one he cherished deeply, the woman he couldn’t let go of, the one whose memory would

the shower, letting the water wash over her, though it did little to cleanse the heaviness in her chest. When she finally crawled into bed, the sheets felt cold and unwelcoming. No matter how

ringing of her phone. Groggily, she picked it up and saw the name of Debby White, Brian’s mother, flashing on

Debby’s voice was as cold and clinical as

calling to consult;

to remind you to get your parents ready,” Debby continued, her tone clipped. “Although my family is wealthy, we’re not fools. Don’t

steady. “Okay, I’ll let my dad know. Don’t worry, I won’t ask for a penny from

was far from satisfied. A mocking laugh echoed on the other end

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