Chapter 75 Shopping Together
Rachel walked forward briskly, her frustration plain as day.
Grabbing the buttons of his shirt, she unfastened them all and carefully rebuttoned them, one by one.
The buttons Brian had just done up were a mess, completely mismatched.
On anyone else, it would have looked sloppy.
But on him, it somehow had an effortless charm–though she would never admit that
out loud.
As she fastened the last button, she spoke, her tone steady but firm. “Brian, I can’t keep
looking after you forever. I don’t know if you did this on purpose or if you really didn’t notice the buttons were wrong. Either way, it doesn’t change anything.”
With his status, even if she walked away, there would be no shortage of people eager to
take care of him. He didn’t need her at all.
When Rachel finished, she stepped back and said, “Now, can we talk?”
“Yes.”
“Jeffrey has already forgiven Doris, so you don’t have to worry about me holding anything against her,” Rachel said, knowing Brian still cared deeply for Doris
“But do you even know why Jeffrey forgave her?” she asked.
Brian met her gaze without hesitation. “He may be reserved, but he has a good heart. I remember you once told me that he wouldn’t even hurt an ant.”
Rachel couldn’t help but feel the bitter sting of irony.
She had said those words when Doris framed Jeffery. But back then, Brian hadn’t
believed her.
Shaking her head forcefully, Rachel couldn’t suppress the storm of emotions rising
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inside her. “So what? Just because my brother is kind, he’s supposed to forgive Doris?”
“That’s not what I meant.”
“Brian White,” she called his name sharply, her voice trembling as tears welled in her eyes. “If I had a choice, I’d rather Jeffery be cold and unfeeling, But he’s not. He’s too kind, too pure–so much so that I feel like I don’t even deserve to be his sister. He told me Doris is your sister and that you love her. If he didn’t forgive her, it might put a strain on our relationship. He knows your family is powerful, that your status is untouchable. So he’s afraid. Afraid that if he stands his ground, I won’t be able to marry you. Afraid that you’ll walk away from me. And worst of all, he’s terrified that if something happens to him, I’ll be left with no one. That’s why he swallowed his pride and forgave her.”
By the time she finished, she was sobbing uncontrollably. She crouched down, grief etched across her face. But as the thought sank in deeper, she realized she had no right to be angry at Brian. Jeffrey had done it all for her. The only person she could blame was herself.
“Rachel!” Seeing her cry so desperately, Brian instinctively reached out, his fingers hovering just above her shoulder.
Rachel wiped her tears away and straightened. In an instant, her stunning features
regained their usual composure. “So, when we have dinner with Jeffrey, I want us to
look like a happy couple. I don’t want him worrying about me, and I don’t want him feeling uneasy. Can you do that?”
Brian gave a slight nod, but the weight in his chest was suffocating.
She had asked him to stay all for Jeffrey.
“And if possible, can you make sure Jeffrey doesn’t run into Tracy today?”
“I’ll have Ronald take care of it.”
“Thank you.”
With a quiet word of thanks, Rachel turned and walked out.
By five in the afternoon, Jeffrey was already waiting eagerly for Brian’s arrival.
After his near–drowning, he had recovered surprisingly fast and was now in high spirits.
“Rachel, do you think this outfit looks good?” he asked, standing in front of the mirror
for the third time.
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Rachel let out a small smile.
It was just Brian–did he really need to put in this much effort?
“You look great. Trust me, you look good in anything,” she replied.
But Jeffrey still seemed unsatisfied.
“I heard men look their best in suits. Rachel, can you buy me one?” he asked suddenly,
his tone filled with anticipation.
Rachel blinked, caught off guard by the request.
Then, a warm smile spread across her lips. “Of course. If that’s what you want, let’s go pick one out now.”
The two of them entered a boutique, surrounded by an array of elegant suits and
refined outfits.
“Rachel, help me choose,” Jeffrey said, glancing around uncertainly.
Rachel scanned the options before selecting a deep blue suit with a subtle patterned texture. The color was bold, but she knew it would bring out Jeffrey’s sharp features.
“Try this one.”
“Okay.”
A few minutes later, Jeffrey stepped out of the fitting room.
Dressed in the tailored suit, he looked taller, more poised. Rachel felt an unexpected warmth in her chest. But beneath it, a quiet ache lingered.
If their mother could see him now, she would be so proud.
“How do I look?” Jeffrey asked, his voice tinged with excitement.
Rachel stepped closer and adjusted his tie, her smile radiant. “You look like a star. I couldn’t be prouder.”
Jeffrey’s face lit up, his happiness unmistakable.
Then, his eyes drifted toward the women’s section. “You should get something for yourself too.”
“That’s not necessary!”
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Rachel declined instinctively.
Jeffrey grabbed her hand, his grip firm yet gentle. “I want you to look beautiful too. Please, just pick something!”
It was rare for him to speak so softly, almost pleading.
And after everything they’d been through, Rachel couldn’t bring herself to say no.
“Alright.”
Since Jeffrey’s legal matters still required money, Rachel was determined to be frugal.
She made her way to the more affordable section and selected the simplest dress she
could find.
“This one will do. Let me try it on.”
But before she could move, Jeffrey’s gaze locked onto something else a breathtaking silver tulle gown displayed in the VIP section.
Tiny shimmering embellishments were scattered across the fabric like twinkling stars, and sheer layers cascaded down, giving it an ethereal, almost otherworldly elegance. It was the kind of dress that made one think of a starlit night, luminous and dreamlike.
The off–the–shoulder neckline accentuated the gracefulness of the wearer’s neck and collarbones. With Rachel’s delicate features and porcelain complexion, she was the perfect person to bring the dress to life.
Jeffrey’s taste was flawless.
“Jeffrey, I really don’t-‘
“Rachel, take this one,” he interrupted, his tone firm.
Seeing the determination in his eyes, Rachel hesitated but ultimately relented.
Since it was a high–end gown, the boutique staff took extra care, styling her hair and applying delicate makeup to complement the dress.
When she stepped out of the fitting room, she was nothing short of breathtaking. The ethereal glow of the gown enhanced her elegance, making her look like she had stepped straight out of a dream.
Jeffrey, now back in his own clothes, took one look at her and nodded enthusiastically, his expression filled with pride.
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He hurried to the counter and pulled out his card. “We’ll take this one. I’ll cover it.”
The young sales assistant smiled politely. “What about the suit you tried on earlier?”
Jeffrey let out a sheepish chuckle. “I checked the price. Turns out my card only has enough for my sister’s dress, so…‘
He rubbed the back of his head, looking a little embarrassed. “I’ll pass on mine.”
The sales assistant hesitated for a moment before offering a suggestion. “Actually, your sister is so stunning that she’d look just as amazing in the dress displayed at the front. If she chooses that one instead, you might be able to get outfits for both of you at the
same time.”
