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.”

to just say

hesitate. “I’m sorry to disappoint you,

His expression darkened instantly.

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

sat up and moved toward the

are you going?” Brian’s voice was

want to get a proper

furrowed. “You can’t spend one night beside

could react, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her back onto the bed. “You’re staying here. End of

Rachel refused to comply.

fight. “Brian, let go of me!” She struggled against his grip, fury lacing

only fueled his

break free, she

voice dangerously low. “What did

away, her heartbeat unsteady.

the dim light, he studied her

had always thought her softness, her quiet obedience, was

found himself captivated in a way he

husky as he leaned

suddenly—Rachel flinched,

wrong?” Brian was

“It’s nothing.”

expression hardened. “Tell me the

a sharp click, the bedside lamp

His voice was tight, his fingers tracing the red marks

her heart aching at the

narrowed. “Was

clenched her jaw before giving

muttered under

already been holding back so much, but that single word—so dismissive, so unfair—made

them. To him, she was just a foolish,

Why didn’t you say anything?”

difference would it have made?

that had been meant

fingers slackened around hers. A second later, he

another word, he

the empty space he left behind, a

left again. Just like

their relationship, when a junior had clung to Brian, her words honeyed and sweet. He hadn’t pushed

so wronged back then, tears spilling before she could

all, her stomach had twisted in pain from

biting wind, Brian had walked away without a

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