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This time, Jeffrey emerged unscathed, which was a fortunate turn of events. Had he
been harmed, Rachel would never let Doris go. She would make sure Doris pay for it.
Suddenly, Doris’s face stiffened. “Rachel, what… what are you getting at?”
“You know what I mean,” Rachel responded.
Doris looked down, recognizing Rachel’s resolute stance on not offering forgiveness.
However, she soon raised her gaze, tears streaking her face, conveying utter despair.
“Rachel, I apologize. I realize now how wrong I was, and I nearly caused harm to your brother. I deeply regret my actions. Please, can you find it in your heart to forgive me? I’ve come so far, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make amends,” Doris pleaded pitifully.
Exhausted by the confrontation, Rachel had no energy left to engage further and longed
for some peace.
Turning to Ronald, she said, “Ronald, please escort her out. I need to rest.”
Ronald hesitated momentarily. He then firmly took hold of Doris’s arm. “Ms. Santos, we
need to leave.”
“No…” Doris resisted, pulling away from Ronald and rushing to Rachel, collapsing on her knees with a heavy thud. “Rachel, do what you must to punish me, but please don’t shut me out. I’m pleading with you, don’t disregard me.”
In desperation, Doris gripped Rachel’s legs, her tears creating a spectacle.
As Rachel opened her mouth to respond, she heard Jeffrey’s voice. “Rachel…”
At the sound of Jeffrey’s voice, Doris quickly approached him.
Her tearful face now fully visible to him. “I regret my words deeply, Jeffrey. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?”
Jeffrey gently pulled on Rachel’s hand. “Rachel, I think we should forgive her.”
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Rachel was puzzled but decided to do as he said. “Okay, Jeffrey, you’re old enough to decide for yourself.”
“Thanks,” Jeffrey said with a smile.
He then faced Doris. “I hold no grudges against you now. You’re free to leave.”
A smile broke through Doris’s tearful face. “Thank you!”
She dried her tears and exited the hospital room.
With the tension eased, Ronald approached. “Ms. Marsh, Mr. White sent this ointment.”
Rachel took a quick look and noticed it was for burns.
“No need, please take it back,” she said dismissively.
Caught between obligations, Ronald hesitated, but Rachel’s decision was clear.
Faced with her resolve, he reluctantly took the ointment and departed.
“Will you be upset with me for forgiving her?” Jeffrey inquired.
Rachel caressed his cheek tenderly. “Not at all. But tell me, why did you decide to forgive her?”
“It’s because I don’t want to see you sad, and I don’t want any conflict between you and
Brian.”
At his words, Rachel’s tears began to flow.
“I’ve been selfish. I shouldn’t be so sensitive. You’re probably upset with Brian for what happened, right? But deep down, I know you’re hurting because you love him deeply.”
Rachel was startled. She had kept her feelings for Brian hidden from Jeffrey.
“When did you learn…”
“It’s clear even if you haven’t said it. You chose your college for him, and you’re working at his company. Your notebooks are full of sketches and his name. It’s obvious you love him. I hope you can be happy and don’t be too hard on yourself.”
At his words, Rachel could no longer restrain her emotions.
Tears began streaming down her face.
She was touched by her brother’s deep understanding and compassion.
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“Rachel, let go of any anger towards Brian. Try to reconcile with him, please?”
With a heavy heart, Rachel nodded in agreement. “I will.”
Jeffrey playfully extended his hand. “You can’t get back on your words. How about dinner with Brian and me tomorrow night?”
“Sure.” Rachel smiled faintly, her heart heavy yet hopeful.
Concerned for Jeffrey’s well–being, Rachel decided to spend the night on the sofa.
Late into the night, Brian stealthily entered the room while Rachel was in deep slumber.
His leg, though fractured, wasn’t critically injured.
He had chosen the wheelchair more as a silent plea for her attention than out of
necessity.
Yet, she appeared utterly detached, without posing any questions about his state.
Guided by the dim ambiance of the room’s lighting mixed with moonlight, he moved in
silently.
Upon seeing her sleeping on the sofa without a blanket, he quietly approached.
He gently laid a blanket over her and delicately pulled out her right hand, which was noticeably swollen from an untreated burn.
The burn had left a vivid red mark on her sensitive skin.
He unscrewed a tube of ointment, carefully applied it, and massaged it gently into her skin in soothing circles until it was fully absorbed, then he released her hand.
The coldness of her hand drew a frown, prompting him to hold it between his hands to provide warmth.
Rachel, initially stirring comfortably in her sleep, gradually woke up as she detected a familiar scent.
Her eyes opened to see Brian kneeling beside her.
Their gazes locked in the darkness.
Overwhelmed by surprise, she found herself speechless. As she opened her mouth to speak, he made a sudden move.
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His finger, firm yet gentle, pressed softly against her lips.
“Jeffrey is asleep. Let’s keep our voices down. Please listen to me first,” he whispered.
With thoughts of Jeffrey in mind, Rachel gave a silent nod of agreement.
“I’m here with no ill intentions, merely to treat your burn with some ointment. I’ll go if you’re uncomfortable.”
“Thank you.” Those words were all that Rachel managed to voice under the
circumstances.
“Take care and rest. I’m leaving now.”
“Alright.” Rachel closed her eyes, trying to calm her racing heart.
However, as Brian started to leave, he inadvertently stepped on the blanket, causing his
ankle to twist sharply in pain.
This caused him to lose his footing and fall directly onto Rachel.
The impact was substantial.
His full weight pressed down on her, and even in her pain, she remained silent.
The pain was so acute that tears sprang to her eyes immediately.
Brian, seeing her tears, quickly forgot his own discomfort. He cradled her face in his hands and urgently asked, “Where does it hurt? Tell me!”
