Chapter 9

Chapter 9:

Rachel found Brian’s words unbelievable.

In his mind, was it all on her? And she was the unreasonable one?

“I’m exhausted. I just want to rest,” Rachel said, withdrawing her hand and making her way upstairs.

After a shower, she had barely climbed into bed when she found herself enveloped in warmth.

Brian had pulled her into his arms, holding her securely against him.

She resisted, twisting slightly, but the more she struggled, the firmer his grip became.

His breath fanned against her neck, his presence pressing in on her like an invisible weight.

After several rounds of futile resistance, she was too drained to fight.

She shut her eyes, surrendering to exhaustion.

Fortunately, Brian seemed to have some sense and didn’t take things any further—just held her, unmoving.

Just as she hovered on the edge of sleep, she felt the faintest brush against her earlobe.

His voice, low and smooth, broke the silence. “About today… I’ll apologize on Tracy’s behalf.”

The words sent a jolt through Rachel, stiffening every muscle in her body.

It was as if her heart had been plunged into ice water.

Cold. Numbing.

He was apologizing for Tracy? When had he ever been the type to lower himself for someone else?

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Without turning to look at him, she let out a cold, mocking laugh. “Apologizing? As Tracy’s boyfriend? Or as my fiancé?”

Brian caught her hand, his tone steady. “Rachel, I just don’t want the two of you to be enemies.”

“Is that so?” she said, her voice devoid of warmth.

She was too drained to argue, too tired to hear Tracy’s name one more time.

So, in the end, she simply let out a hollow chuckle and said, “Since you’re apologizing on her behalf, how could I possibly hold a grudge? Fine. I forgive her.”

want you to just say it.

sorry to disappoint you, but that’s not going

His expression darkened instantly.

unseen force. Rachel knew one thing for certain—on a night like

and moved

are you going?”

just want to get

“You can’t spend

wrist and pulled her back onto the bed.

Rachel refused to comply.

wasn’t one to surrender without a fight. “Brian, let go of me!” She struggled against his grip, fury lacing her words. “You bastard! Forget it—I’d

defiance only fueled

she could break free, she found herself pinned beneath

darkened. His voice dangerously low.

face away, her heartbeat unsteady.

the dim light,

her quiet obedience,

unyielding—he found himself captivated in a way he

as he leaned in,

flinched, inhaling

Brian was instantly

“It’s nothing.”

hardened. “Tell me the truth.” She didn’t

the bedside

didn’t you say anything?” His voice was tight,

turned away, her heart aching

narrowed. “Was it from the

jaw before giving

muttered under his

had already been holding back so much,

was just a foolish, naive woman. Meanwhile, Tracy was the one who was

you. Why didn’t you say anything?” Brian’s voice carried a

difference would it have made? So Ronald could

want anything that had been meant for

fingers slackened around hers. A second later, he

another word, he turned and

the empty space he left

he’d left again. Just

a junior had clung to Brian, her

felt so wronged back then, tears spilling before she

all, her stomach had

had walked away without

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