NovelEnglishChapter 636: The process of getting ready-makeup, hairstyling, slipping into the dress, and adding jewelry-took quite a few hours. Yvonne stayed by Rachel's side throughout, making sure she didn't get lost in her thoughts.
Even Jeffrey had slight makeup done, dressed in a suit that made him look like a dashing young gentleman. When everything was finally set, there was a knock on the door-Hector and Carol had arrived. The moment they saw Rachel, the elderly couple's faces lit up, their smiles stretching from ear to ear.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLaughter and chatter filled the room as they snapped photos and shared the moment. Yet, despite all the excitement, one thing was missing—there was still no word from Brian.
As the wedding drew nearer, the guests had all arrived, the atmosphere buzzing with excitement. Rachel sent a message to Brian, but there was no reply. She tried calling him, but her attempts went unanswered. Even Ronald's phone seemed to be out of reach, as if the two had conspired to disappear at the stime.
Brian's absence throughout the night deepened Rachel's anxiety, her mood growing heavier with each passing minute.
Carol, ever perceptive, noticed Rachel's growing unease. She gestured to one of her attendants and issued a quiet but firm instruction. "Go and check if Brian has arrived. We can't afford to miss the perfect timing on such an important day. Hurry and find him." Turning back to Rachel, Carol took her hand gently, her voice warm and reassuring. "Don't worry, dear. I've already sent someone to contact him. He'll be here soon, I'm sure of it." "I know," Rachel murmured, though her heart remained restless, a quiet unease settling deep within her. Read exclusive updates galnovalsThe memory of Tracy's words lingered like a shadow, eroding her confidence and leaving her more uncertain than ever. This wedding, she realized, felt less like a celebration of her and Brian's love and more like an event designed to fulfill Carol's expectations.
The possibility of Brian not showing up, of the wedding collapsing, sent a wave of dread through Rachel. The consequences were too vast. Her face paled, and her legs trembled beneath her, threatening to give way.
Yvonne noticed immediately, rushing to Rachel's side and placing a steadying hand on her arm. "Rachel, stay strong. Brian isn't the type to be so thoughtless. This wedding isn't just about you and him; it's about his grandma too. He'll be here," she said, her voice calm but firm, offering a sliver of comfort.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYvonne's words made sense, but Rachel couldn't shake the thought; Tracy held a unique place in Brian's heart, a place she wasn't sure she could ever compete with.
"I understand," Rachel said softly, her voice carrying a quiet weight of resignation. “But what if he picks Tracy? Carol wouldn't be able to bear it. Lettry calling him one more time."
Rachel's fingers shook as she dialed his number, but the result was the same—no answer. The relentless ringing on the other end seemed to mock her growing despair.
Her heart pounded, and a wave of unease swept over her, leaving her limbs heavy and unsteady. Then it came-sharp, searing pain in her chest that began as a faint throb but quickly escalated, radiating through her body like a storm.
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