Chapter 166 What Has He
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Tracy wasted no time and got straight to the point. “Rachel, if I’m not wrong, you must be feeling pretty touched right now, aren’t you?”
“And what makes you think that?”
“Brian waited for you in the pouring rain without giving up. Are you seriously going to say that doesn’t move you?”
Rachel’s fingers curled tighter around the umbrella.
But Tracy suddenly laughed, her tone carrying a sense of familiarity, as if she knew Brian better than anyone. “You know, I’m not even surprised. That’s just how he is. If something stays in his life long enough, he’ll get attached. But the moment it’s gone, he’ll feel lost for a while, maybe even a little sad. And then, just like that, he moves on–like it never mattered at all.”
Rachel let out a cold chuckle. She knew Tracy was talking about her relationship with Brian.
“Oh? So does that make you one of those ‘things‘ that just stick around him?” Rachel shot back without hesitation.
She knew Tracy had deliberately said those things to provoke her. And she wasn’t going to let it slide easily.
Tracy’s face turned dark. “You know exactly what I mean.”
“And if I do? Or if I don’t? What difference does it make?”
Rachel’s cool response only made Tracy even angrier.
She clenched her jaw, struggling to keep her anger in check.
But she quickly forced herself to calm down, taking a breath before continuing. “Rachel, let me tell you something Brian once had a dog. He never liked pets, so he never paid much attention to it. Then one day, it got hit by a car. He was upset–not because he cared about it, but because he had gotten used to having it around. No matter how many times he ignored it, no matter how many times he pushed it away, that dog stayed by his side.”
The message behind Tracy’s words was painfully obvious.
However, Rachel wasn’t about to let her go on.
“Well said. That sounds exactly like you.”
“How dare you!”
Tracy shook with anger, her hand twitching as if she were moments away from lunging forward.
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“Rachel, I know you’re jealous. And I know you don’t want to admit it. But no matter how much you deny it, the truth doesn’t change. You’re nothing more than a pet Brian got used to having around. He doesn’t love you. He never has. I am the only woman he truly loves.”
She nearly shouted the last part, as if saying it louder would make it true. But the more she raised her voice, the more obvious it became–she was scared.
Rachel didn’t bother to respond, yet Tracy’s words lingered in the air like an unwanted shadow.
“He waited in the rain for you once, and you think that means he loves you? Listen carefully, Rachel. Let me tell you what he’s done for me. He used to drive across the city in the middle of the night just to get me my favorite food. When I was sick, he stayed up all night looking after me. When I couldn’t get into an Ivy League college, he secretly changed his own application just to be with me. And when I was hurt abroad, he came looking for me over and over again. He fought for me, gave me money, protected me–he even risked his life for me. So tell me, Rachel, what has he ever done for you?”
Tracy’s words were harsh, each one hurting Rachel more than the last.
No matter how much she wanted to block them out, they echoed in her mind, relentless and unforgiving.
She wished the rain would pour harder, drowning out Tracy’s voice.
The pain in her chest was unbearable, as if her heart was bleeding.
Yes, he had risked everything for Tracy, but what about her? Rachel wanted to ask, but the answer was already there, hanging heavy in the silence.
Maybe Tracy was right. Maybe Brian had only ever been used to having her around. Just a habit, nothing more. And once she was gone? He’d be upset, sure. He might even miss her for a while. But eventually, he’d forget her, just like everything else that had faded from his life.
One day, her name would mean nothing to him.
A cold smile flickered across her lips as she tightened her grip on the umbrella. Then, without another word, she turned and walked away.
The rain pelted down, drenching the pavement, but Rachel never looked back.
Watching her leave, Tracy’s lips curled into a satisfied smirk.
She murmured softly, “Brian, you’re mine now. I won’t lose you again. From this moment on, you belong only
to me.”
Lowering her gaze, she looked at Brian, who was resting against her, her eyes filled with possessive affection. With practiced care, she dialed for the driver. Together, they helped Brian into the car.
Inside, the warmth of the vehicle wrapped around them, but Brian remained lost in the haze of fever and
alcohol.
Yet even in his delirium, he murmured one name over and over. “Rachel… Rachel…”
The moment Tracy heard that name, her fingers curled into tight fists.
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On the way, Brian’s condition got worse, leaving Tracy with no option but to rush him to the hospital.
Upon arrival, a male nurse helped change Brian into dry clothes at the hospital.
By the time Tracy stepped inside, Brian was already lying motionless on the hospital bed.
His face was pale from the fever, and his lips had lost all color.
The alcohol only made things worse, leaving him barely conscious.
Worried, Tracy turned to the doctor and asked, “Is he alright? Does he need an injection?”
The doctor remained patient. “No need. He is in good health. I’ll prescribe some medicine. Once he takes it and the alcohol wears off, he’ll wake up.”
“Okay, please bring the medicine quickly,” she urged.
Within ten minutes, Tracy had already helped Brian take the prescribed medication.
By morning, Brian’s eyes fluttered open, his mind slowly clearing.
When he woke up, he saw Tracy asleep with her head resting on his bed.
Noticing the bright sky outside, he knew that the night was over.
He stayed silent, not wanting to wake Tracy.
But she stirred at the slightest movement, rubbing her sleepy eyes before they lit up with excitement.
“You’re finally awake!” she exclaimed.
Overcome with relief, she threw her arms around him.
Brian froze for a moment before gently pushing her back. “Let go of me first.”
Tracy let go and smiled. “You were a mess last night. I was scared to death!”
Last night? His brows furrowed. The mention of it triggered a flood of memories. He remembered playing Truth or Dare, drinking too much, and standing in the rain….
Bit by bit, it all came rushing back.
“Why am I in a hospital? And you… why are you here?” His voice was hoarse.
Tracy hesitated, biting her lip as she put on a pitiful act. “Brian, I’ll tell you, but promise me you won’t be mad.”
He gave a slight nod, signaling her to continue.
Tracy paused on purpose. “Well… it was Rachel who asked me to pick you up.”
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