Chapter 499:

Rachel met his gaze, her voice calm but firm. “No, I just don’t think it’s necessary. That’s not what I want. I just want justice. I want him disgraced, stripped of everything. As for his physical condition, that’s his fate to bear.”

Brian paused, his eyes softening as he took a step closer. He gently pressed his forehead against hers, his touch tender and deliberate.

“Alright,” he murmured, “We’ll do it your way. Whatever you decide, I’ll follow your lead.”

Rachel stepped back, immediately creating distance between her and Brian.

“Is there anything else you need?” she asked, her resistance clear.

Brian noticed it instantly, and his tone softened. “My grandma hasn’t seen you in ages, and she misses your presence.”

“Have you not told her about our separation?” Rachel asked, her voice calm but steady.

You know how deeply she wishes for our marriage. If she discovered the truth, I fear the shock might overwhelm her. Please do me this favor. Act as if we’re still together when you’re around her, and you can ask for

paused for a moment before agreeing with a nod. “I can accept those terms, but

“Without question,” Brian replied.

reached Carol’s house just as dinner preparations were

still lingering as dusk approached, painting the sky in a stunning blend of crimson and rose, creating a

Rachel

she exclaimed, taking it

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truly magnificent,” Brian responded, his eyes lingering on her features, accentuated by the soft glow of the sunset. In the next instant, he reached

by his touch. “What

suspect anything,” he said, his grip firm yet

but ultimately gave in, silently acknowledging the necessity. If

rather admire the sunset a little longer, or shall we head inside?”

is probably growing impatient,” Rachel

his grip

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