Chapter 166 Chapter 166: Rachel forced a small smile and said nothing more.
A sudden wave of discomfort hit her, likely a sign that her period was approaching.
A dull ache spread through her lower abdomen, leaving her body weak and sluggish.
Overall, she felt unbearably unwell.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. White, this suit looks perfect on you, and it complements Ms. Marsh's wedding gown beautifully," the shop attendant chimed in.
In a hurry, Natalia lifted the curtain and slipped into the fitting room.
When Brian emerged, Rachel's face had turned noticeably pale.
"What's wrong?" "I think my period just started. I feel awful." No sooner had Rachel spoken than Brian's phone rang. Tracy's nflashed on the screen.
He hesitated for a moment before ignoring the call.
But just a few seconds later, the phone rang again. It kept repeating until he finally picked up.
The moment the call connected, Tracy's frail, desperate voice cthrough.
"Brian, help... please help me!" "What happened?" Struggling to steady her breathing, Tracy replied, "I was negotiating a contract with Mr. Prescott tonight, and he insisted I drink... had too much, and now everything's spinning. Brian, I'm scared. The way he's looking atis -it's terrifying, I really... really..." Her voice broke into soft, helpless sobs.
Latest updates on gVlnovlsThe bridal shop fell eerily silent, Tracy's voice the only sound cutting through the stillness.
Brian's brows furrowed in a deep frown. He didn't agree to help right away, but he didn't reject her either.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"If you're going, I won't stop you. But if you're not, then don't give her a reason to think you will," Rachel said. Suddenly, frantic, heavy knocks on the door cthrough the line.
Tracy's voice dropped to a trembling whisper.
"Brian, I locked myself in the bathroom. What do I do? He's knocking again—I don't think I can hold out much longer." Brian's lips pressed into a firm line, tension tightening his jaw.
"Rachel, can you wait here for me, please?" The moment he said it, Rachel knew—he had chosen Tracy.
But she refused to accept it. She was his fiancée. How much longer was he going to run to another woman, making her believe she still had a place in his life?
This time, she didn't step aside. She snatched the phone from his hand and spoke icily.
"Tracy Haynes, Brian and I are in the middle of trying on wedding clothes. You're an adult-yoixshould know how to handle your own risks. If you can't protect yourself, then call the police. Stop relying on my fiancé."