NovelEnglishChapter 584: "Just for a moment... lethold you," Brian murmured as he pulled her into his arms.
Her soft scent filled the space between them, unexpectedly soothing him, making his eyelids grow heavy. The truth was, he hadn't had a proper night's sleep in days.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith Brian seemingly calmer, Rachel remained still.
But the sudden, urgent ringing of a phone shattered the silence. Brian ignored it at first, but the caller was relentless.
"You should pick up. It might be urgent," Rachel suggested gently.
Instead, Brian handed the phone to her, his tone almost coaxing. "You take the call for me." "But-" Seeing Doris's non the screen, Rachel hesitated, reluctant to pick up. Yet, after noticing the repeated calls, worry crept in. Something might be wrong. With a sigh, she finally answered.
The moment she picked up, a panicked voice filled the line. "Brian? Finally! We've all been worried sick. Grandma was just rushed to the hospital!" Unaware that Brian himself had been hospitalized, Doris spoke with an urgency that carried no hesitation. Had she known, she might have chosen her words more carefully.
"Hospital? We'll head there now," Rachel asked without hesitation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA brief silence followed before Doris responded, "Rachel? Where's Brian?" "He's with me. Just tellwhere, and we'll be there soon." "Alright." Once the call ended, Rachel paused for a moment before deciding to tell Brian. After all, it was his grandmother—he had a right to know. And this wasn't something she could or should keep from him. Yet, an unshakable unease crept over her, making her eyelid twitch involuntarily.
The moment Brian heard, he made his decision instantly. “We're going." "Helpget dressed. We're leaving now." Rachel hesitated, her concern obvious. "But your wound... I heard it reopened today. If you go like this, Carol will only worry more. Letgo first and check on things, then I'll update you." But Brian was firm. "I won't feel at ease until I see her myself." Once he was dressed, they stepped out of the elevator, and without hesitation, Brian reached for Rachel's hand.
"We agreed to keep up appearances as an engaged couple in front of my grandma "Brian reminded her. The rive content is on novelenglish.net!
"I know. I'll play my part. But don't you think we're starting a bit early? We could at least wait until we're closer could a to Carol."
Brian didn't say a word, yet his grip on Rachel's hand was tight, as if he were afraid she would disappear at any moment. During the entire ride, his grasp only grew firmer, like letting go wasn't an option.
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