NovelEnglishChapter 581: She took hold of Tracy's wrist, her eyes icy as she spoke. “You don't want Jeffrey to be freed, and you definitely don't wantand my brother to have any peace. But listen, Tracy-if he doesn't get out and I find out you're behind it, I'll make sure you regret it." Tracy smirked. "Oh? And how exactly do you plan to do that?" She leaned in slightly, her voice laced with mockery. "Do you really have what it takes to make my life miserable?" Rachel's lips curled into a smile, but her eyes stayed cold. "No woman would be thrilled about her boyfriend's ex lingering around, bringing up old memories and stirring things up, don't you think?" That hit a sore spot for Tracy.
Her anger flared instantly, and her face flushed with fury. Her hand shot up, just moments away from landing a slap.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel didn't even flinch, simply watching her with a steady gaze.
But in the end, Tracy hesitated. Her fingers curled into a fist before she slowly lowered her hand, her glare sharp. "Rachel, have you no shame? As a woman, don't you have any self-respect?" Rachel's lips curled into a smirk. "I only picked it up from you." Tracy exhaled sharply. "Fine, I'll stay out of Jeffrey's situation. But when this is over, I want you to stay away from Brian. No more contact." Discover updates gvlRachel tilted her head slightly. "That's not something I can agree to." Tracy's jaw tightened as she held back her rage. "Just don't hang around him anymore. He belongs to me." Though it wasn't a perfect deal, both of them managed to secure something they wanted.
By the tRachel made it back to the hospital room, over ten minutes had gone by. Given Brian's personality, she figured he wouldn't be pleased.
She stepped in cautiously, making sure to move as quietly as possible. But to her surprise, he was casually lounging on the couch, one leg crossed over the other, his body leaning comfortably against the backrest as he watched TV.
He heard her cin but didn't bother turning or acknowledging her presence.
Left with no other option, Rachel stepped forward and politely announced, “I'm back.” No response.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe didn't say a word. His attention remained glued to the TV, as if she wasn't even there.
Rachel tried again. "Apologies. I didn't mean to take so long." That seemed to get a reaction out of him.
He shifted slightly, finally meeting her gaze. With a small motion of his hand, he gently said, "Chere."
Rachel remained motionless, the air thick with tension. Her body felt as though it had frozen in place under O the Weight of Brian's gaze. Each second stretched, and her nerves tightened further.
i But then, the image of Jeffrey flashed in Rachel's mind-the thought of him. in danger, vulnerable, and needing her. That image drove her to take the first step, her body stiff but determined. Another step followed, then another, each one slow and deliberate. It felt like an eternity to cover just a few meters.
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