Chapter 10

Chapter 10:

As soon as Rachel spoke, her eyes shimmered with unshed tears,

But she quickly blinked them away, brushing them aside with a swift movement of her hand.

Then, she shoved Brian away, her voice laced with defiance. “I don’t need you fussing over me. I can take care of myself.”

Brian’s grip remained firm as his voice took on a steely edge. “Stay still. Don’t move. You should know by now that my patience has its limits.”

His legendary temper, particularly when provoked, was no secret to anyone.

Rachel felt herself shrinking under his intensity, becoming as still as a statue. She perched there, docile as a schoolgirl, while a comforting warmth spread across her ankle from his careful examination.

Rising to his feet, Brian announced, “Wait here while I check the kitchen. Don’t move an inch.”

“Okay,” she whispered.

When he returned moments later, an ice pack clutched in his hands, she instinctively recoiled.

His touch remained gentle as he steadied her foot. “The cold will be uncomfortable at first, but your ankle’s swelling needs this. Just endure it briefly — I’ll work quickly.”

Rachel found herself nodding without conscious thought.

After applying the ice, Brian’s gaze swept over her with grave concern. “Are there other injuries I should know about?”

“You’re certain?”

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“Yes.”

He didn’t look convinced. His hand moved as if to unbutton her sleeve. “No, I need to check for myself.”

He knew she had a habit of getting hurt and keeping quiet about it. What could be more foolish?

After ensuring there were no other injuries, he finally eased back.

now on, don’t be stubborn. If you’re hurt, tell me.

wanted to. But back then, all his attention had been on Tracy. His thoughts, his heart—everything revolved

would have been useless. She would have been overshadowed, dismissed

all, Tracy was the one he had loved for years, the one he had placed on a

she herself? She was nothing

was not someone

bitter truth twisted something inside Rachel, and before she could

when a

up and saw the silent sorrow in her

furrowed. He assumed she

face. “No, I just… thought

was simply being stubborn,

her up into his

on deaf ears—he had already made up his

sprains, advising Rachel to rest for

days, Brian

to the bathroom or taking a bath, he carried

almost felt like they had stepped back in time—to the best

again, his body burning against hers as he held her close, as if he

melting into his embrace as she wrapped her arms

ascended to heights of

chest, finding comfort in the

night seemed made for such intimate

ring of his phone shattered

name illuminated the

to her astonishment, Brian

with a second attempt, he answered while

deliberately sultry despite her apparent intoxication. “Brian, everything’s spinning.

He’ll pick you up,” Brian replied

of me when I drank too much? I’ve always felt safest with you.”

not possible.” Brian ended the call

with quiet triumph as she drifted into the deepest, most peaceful sleep she’d known in ages. But

empty space.

laughter caught in her throat at the sight

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