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.

the bitterness in her heart remained

truly unwell? Why

throat that discourages speech. I’ve already obtained

frustrated. “Never mind. Just ignore me,” he muttered irritably, striding

Rachel turned and

something else on

with anticipation. Even the slightest display of kindness or softening of her stance would have delighted him. But

ill these past several days. Might I request a brief leave

Cⲟntent ⲟriginally frⲟm gⲁl𝓝𝑜ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫸𝒸𝗈𝗺

sobered instantly. “Is that all you wished to

“Yes.”

his continued displeasure, she cautiously added, “I promise I’ll return to work immediately upon recovery. I’ll continue working remotely

“Do as you please.”

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