NovelEnglishChapter 589: As she reached out to hand him the hairpin, Brian stopped her. "Rachel, marry me." His words left her frozen in shock. "What? Did I hear you right?" she asked, thinking she must have misheard.
He met her gaze and repeated firmly, "I'm not joking. Marry me." Rachel shoved the hairpin into his palm and tried to remove the bracelet. “Brian, this isn't funny." In her haste, she fumbled, and the bracelet stubbornly stayed on. Her forehead glistened with sweat, frustration clear in her reddened eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrian gently held her hand. “Rachel, leave them. My grandma gave these to you, so they're yours." Determined, Rachel spoke quickly. "No, I shouldn't keep them. This bracelet is priceless-meant for Carol's granddaughter-in-law.” "Exactly," Brian said with confidence. "That's because, in her eyes, you've always been her first and only choice for a granddaughter-in-law. She even brought up marriage today. Don't you see what she's getting at?" Rachel paused, understanding his meaning all too well. But she and Brian weren't together anymore.
"I don't want her to leave this world with regrets. Her biggest wish is to see us married, and I have to make that happen. So, Rachel, marry me. This is the last thing I ask of you," Brian said softly, his gaze full of quiet longing and vulnerability.
Rachel turned away, lost in thought. Carol had shown her so much kindness-far more than she could ever repay. Could she truly deny Carol's final wish? galŋovsmakes every story special "I need to think about it," she finally whispered.
"All right, take the night to decide," Brian replied. "By the way, don't worry about Jeffrey. Eric just texted me- he'll pick him up first thing in the morning." "Are you serious?" Rachel asked.
Brian nodded. "Tomorrow Eric can bring Jeffrey to you, or, if you'd prefer, you can pick him up yourself." "Thanks. I'd prefer to get him myself." "Of course. Just rest for now." "All right." Lying in bed, Rachel's mind raced with thoughts. Neither of them slept until Brian finally heard her voice break the silence.
"I'm listening," he murmured.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I've decided. I'll do it," Rachel whispered.
Brian heard Rachel clearly but still asked, "Are you certain about this?" "Yes. I've thought it through carefully," Rachel replied.
Marrying him would help Jeffrey and fulfill Carol's final wish. Besides, Besidesm Carol didn't have much tleft, and NO the marriage wouldn't be permanent-so Rachel had no reason to refuse.
The next morning, Rachel woke early and found Brian already in the dining area, casually dressed and enjoying his breakfast.
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