Chapter 14

Chapter 14:

Shock etched deeply across Rachel’s face, her eyes wide with surprise. She glanced toward Samira.

Sweeping her hair aside with a smile, Samira said, “Judging by your reaction, I must have guessed right.”

“How could you possibly know?” Rachel inquired.

Samira explained, “Earlier, when I attempted to approach Mr. White upstairs, Tracy consistently blocked me. She looked at you like you were a threat. Furthermore, the pain on your face was unmistakable when he chose to protect her over you, and just moments ago, you tried to mask your heartache.”

At this, Rachel stopped hiding her emotions. She gave a hesitant nod. “Our wedding date is set, yes, but its certainty now hangs by a thread. Samira, let’s keep this between us.”

Samira nodded. “Your secret’s safe with me. I won’t breathe a word without your go-ahead.”

“Let’s head to the hospital now.”

“Okay.”

Luckily, the injury Samira sustained was minor—just a scratch. Nevertheless, Rachel insisted she take a couple of days off to recover at home. As they were about to go their separate ways, Samira turned back.

“I hope you’ll excuse my earlier intrusion. It wasn’t my intention to delve into your private matters. You just remind me so much of my older sister.”

With a curious gaze, Rachel looked back at her. Bathed in sunlight, her expression was serene yet striking.

“Much like you, my sister was also engaged to her long-time partner. They had been together for eight years and had their wedding planned. She was five months into her pregnancy by then, her belly just beginning to show. However, her fiancé was unfaithful. The revelation was too much for my sister; she leapt from the eighteenth floor. Her life ended then.”

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Samira relayed this with eerie calmness, her voice steady. Despite Samira’s composed exterior, Rachel sensed the deep pain swirling underneath.

quickly, Rachel embraced Samira with a firm hug and

need to cry. Don’t bottle it up. Who

shattered Samira’s composure. No longer able to

loudly against Rachel.

her depression. I should have never left her side. If only I had stayed, maybe she wouldn’t have come to harm. It’s all

Rachel felt her pain more acutely. Once Samira had cried out

always cherish yourself. No man is worth

remember that. Please go

made a call to

this Ms.

Tracy Haynes

cut on her back. It’s not

the update,” Rachel

the call, then decided to inform Brian

for anything else?”

head. “Did she seem to want me

all,”

hoping for some rest. She fell asleep quickly but was awakened suddenly

eyes fluttered open, the door creaked, and a soft glow filled the room as

as she tried to make sense

slightly. “Why… why are

radiating the chill of the late hour. He held her chin firmly with one hand, then leaned in

to shatter her resolve, his demands unyielding.

his cold hand grazed her waist, prompting

and shimmering, met his with an air

whispered, his voice deep as his hand

Rachel remained silent.

asked again, “Why does my return surprise

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