Chapter 468:

Rachel bit her lip, unable to contain herself any longer. A solitary tear cascaded onto her hand, burning like fire.

Fortunately, standing within the shadows concealed this from Brian’s notice.

Fearing discovery, she dared not wipe away the tear, allowing it to linger, scorching her very soul.

“If you’re genuinely unwell, don’t conceal it. Tell me,” Brian pressed when Rachel maintained her silence.

Rachel kept her gaze downcast, yet her heart churned with a turbulent mix of emotions. During their relationship, he had never demonstrated such attentiveness. Now, with their relationship over, he suddenly seemed to monitor every small detail.

In this moment, all she could do was sigh to herself.

The ache intensified, nearly unbearable.

in her heart

Why have

“I’m fine, just suffering from a sore throat that discourages speech.

Brian grew frustrated. “Never mind. Just ignore me,” he

moment.” Abruptly, Rachel turned and

something else on your

of kindness or softening of her stance would have delighted him. But

ill these past several days.

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expression sobered instantly. “Is that all you

“Yes.”

his continued displeasure, she cautiously added, “I promise I’ll return to work immediately upon recovery. I’ll continue working remotely during this period and won’t impede

“Do as you please.”

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