Chapter 471: "Brian, I know your relationship with Rachel ended without or conflict; you parted ways peacefully. However, she turned a cold shoulder on you. You have nothing to feel guilty about. Please, grantone chance. Allowto love you, won't you?" As her plea faded into the night, fresh tears spilled from her eyes, cascading down her cheeks.
The moisture seeped into his clothing, leaving darkened patches where they fell.
In the profound darkness surrounding them, no further words disturbed the silence.
Until a piercing ringtone shattered the stillness of the night.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel glanced at her phone to find the driver of the ride she ordered online calling.
As she answered, the driver's apologetic voice cthrough clearly. "I'm terribly sorry. My car experienced an unexpected breakdown, so I won't be able to complete your ride. Would you mind requesting another vehicle?" Rachel parted her lips to respond, but suddenly she noticed Brian and Tracy turning in her direction.
The realization struck instantly-they had spotted her.
"Hello? Are you still there?" the driver prompted.
"Yes," Rachel replied distractedly, her attention divided.
"Did you hear what I just explained?" "Yes," she murmured, noncommittally.
"Could you please cancel your order and arrange for another ride? Thank you for understanding." "Okay." Lãf€$f ChAptërŞ In GałnøvelŞ.cơm After ending the call, Rachel remained motionless, caught in a web of indecision as her thoughts raced. Should she approach them with a greeting? Or perhaps pretend this chance encounter never occurred? While Rachel deliberated, Tracy's voice carried through the night air. "It's Rachel. What business does she have here?" "She cto see Natalia," Brian responded with unsettling certainty, his conviction suggesting complete faith in Tracy's earlier fabrications.
"Should we acknowledge her?” Tracy inquired hesitantly.
"That won't be necessary," Brian stated with chilling detachment. His gaze, when it fell upon Rachel, contained nothing but coldness-as though regarding a complete stranger.
The darkness enveloped everything around them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThough Rachel couldn't discern the details of his expression, she felt the emotional weight of his stare-anger, resentment, perhaps even hatred radiated toward her with frightening intensity.
One brief glance from him proved unbearable, compelling her to avert her eyes quickly.
To Brian, however, this simple action confirmed everything Tracy had led him to believe, Rachel Sapparent indifference reinforced his misperception that she cared nothing for him.
Redirecting his attention to Tracy, Brian gently drew her closer with a soft motion of his larm, his voice noticeably softer. "You must have been terrified throughout this ordeal."
"Absolutely. I kept my gaze fixed on those gates, not daring to blink even opce," she replied earnestly. Chapter 471 Tip: You can use left, right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.