Chapter 760:

But just as they passed a security booth, a guard called out urgently.

“Ms. Marsh, you’re finally back.” His face was filled with worry.

Rachel paused and turned to him. “What happened?” she asked. The guard sighed and pointed toward a tall figure standing near the entrance. “It’s him. He’s been waiting for you for a long time.” Rachel froze. Even in the dim light, she recognized that figure instantly. Years of shared history made it impossible for her not to.

She had gone to great lengths to avoid him ever since she returned, yet here he was—waiting.

A flicker of hesitation crossed her face, but it lasted only a moment. She turned to the guard and said flatly, “If he asks again, just tell him I haven’t come back yet.”

The manager hesitated, then sighed. “But, Ms. Marsh… He’s been standing there for hours in the freezing wind. He’s barely dressed for the cold. Even the strongest person wouldn’t be able to endure it for long.”

his words would soften

face. “He always does this,” she muttered. “Dressing lightly on a cold night, standing

she turned on her heel and walked

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the guard murmured under his breath, “Looks like there’s some history between those two. He must’ve really screwed up.” Just as he finished speaking to himself,

for the invitation, but I just remembered

right away—it was

was stepping back to avoid putting her in an awkward

leave because of him. I invited you for dinner, so you take priority. Besides, whatever was between

the unwavering determination in her eyes, Allan nodded and followed her

a cup of coffee before heading

spaghetti didn’t take long. After twenty minutes, the

hand instinctively reached for the parsley.

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