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.”

the exchange, couldn’t suppress the bitter laugh

bathroom, steam hung thick. Both were soaked, their bodies close, and the intimacy between them was undeniable. Everything was

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

wrapped a large towel around Rachel, its soft fabric enveloping her slender frame. His hands were gentle, almost tender, as he dried her off. “I’ll carry you to the bed,” he said, his voice unusually soft.

them. Rachel’s heart sank. Was he leaving to see Tracy again? Rachel’s hands clenched

forward with

tightly, her voice soft

the hesitation lasted only a second. He quickly regained his composure and gently stroked her hair, his voice calm but firm. “Don’t be

and glistening with unshed tears. She bit her lip so hard it drew

softening but still resolute. “You’ve always been

tonight, Rachel didn’t want to be

her grip tightening as she looked up at him, desperation

colder. “Listen, Rachel, you need

her head, her heart pounding, unwilling to give

expression hardened in an instant, his lips pressing into a thin line. With a firm grip, he pried her fingers open, one by one, his strength enough to make

in her chest, but she couldn’t hold on any longer. She let out a soft, bitter laugh, almost mocking her vulnerability. Slowly, she

his tone clipped, as he turned and walked away without

to comfort a child. Tracy had

want her to have his child, likely because of Tracy. After all, she was the one who had always held the key to his heart, the one he cherished deeply, the woman he couldn’t let go of, the one whose memory would never fade. She was

she finally crawled into bed, the sheets felt cold and unwelcoming. No matter how she tossed and turned, the bed refused to warm up. It was as if the emptiness beside her had seeped into the very fabric of the

awake by the ringing of her phone. Groggily, she picked it up

voice was as cold and clinical as ever. “Three months from now, it’s a good day for

knew Debby wasn’t calling to consult; she was

clipped. “Although my family is wealthy, we’re not fools. Don’t think you can

to keep her voice steady. “Okay, I’ll let my dad know.

on the other end of the line. “Indeed, you’re not

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