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“I didn’t think it would be this bad.”
“So only when I am on my death bed will you show up?” Brian’s tone was sharp, clearly unimpressed with the response.
“Don’t ever say something like that again.” Rachel quickly placed her hand over his lips, cutting him off.
What had happened with Jeffrey was still fresh in her mind, and it terrified her.
Noticing the tension ease between them, the doctor took the opportunity to step in. “Mr. White, the IV medication is ready. I’ll get it started now. Your body can’t handle any more delays.”
Rachel started to move aside to let the doctor work, but Brian suddenly grabbed her
hand.
“What are you up to?” She shot him a puzzled look.
Brian tapped his cheek. “One kiss, and I’ll go along with it. No kiss, no IV.”
“You can’t be serious. Just take the IV already.”
Brian, completely unfazed, doubled down. “Kiss me, and I’ll do it. No kiss, no deal.”
Rachel let out an exasperated laugh. “Seriously, how old are you? Stop acting like a
spoiled child.”
“I don’t care. I want my kiss.”
The room wasn’t empty, several doctors were still there. Even Ronald was standing off
to the side.
Rachel, naturally reserved, couldn’t bring herself to do something so intimate with the
audience.
Left with no choice, she leaned in and whispered near his ear, “Later, when no one’s
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around.”
“You promise you’re not lying?”
“Yes, I wouldn’t lie to you.”
Once the doctor set up the IV and the clear liquid started dripping into Brian’s veins, he finally exhaled in relief.
Ronald, taking advantage of Rachel’s presence, stepped in. “Mr. White, would you like something to eat? I can have it prepared for you right away.”
“It’s already so late, and you still haven’t eaten?” Rachel looked over at Brian.
He gave her an innocent look, his expression carrying just the right amount of pitifulness.
“You still have a fever. You need to eat something to regain your strength. I’ll cook something for you, but there aren’t any ingredients here. I’ll have to go to the hotel kitchen–can you wait?”
Brian nodded without hesitation. “I can wait.‘
“Okay, then.”
Since Jeffrey was recovering, Rachel had booked a hotel with a kitchen to cook meals
for him.
As soon as she returned, she headed straight for the kitchen.
The ingredients were limited, but she could still make some pasta.
She set the water to boil and was just about to drop in the pasta when Samira entered.
“Rachel, what are you cooking?”
“Just some pasta,” Rachel replied, giving the pot a quick stir. “Why are you back so late?”
“I had a tough client today. Just wrapped things up and came back with Trey.” Then, as if remembering something, she added, “Oh, and he hasn’t eaten yet.
Rachel glanced at the simmering pot, then back at Samira. “In that case, call him over. I’ll make a little extra.”
“Got it.”
Rachel whipped up two plates of pasta.
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Knowing Trey could handle spice, she added a generous pinch of pepper.
For Brian, she kept it simple with a tomato–based sauce.
The moment Trey stepped inside, the delicious aroma filled the air, leading him
straight to the counter.
There, he found Rachel just putting the finishing touches on two plates of pasta.
“This smells incredible,” Trey said, openly appreciating the mouthwatering scent.
Then, after a brief pause, he asked, “Wait, why haven’t you eaten yet?”
“I already ate. This is for…” she trailed off mid–sentence.
That night on the bridge, when she saved Jeffrey, Brian had been there too. Even in the dark, Trey must have noticed him.
Now that they were all part of the same circle, Rachel saw no reason to keep it a secret.
Taking a deep breath, she looked at Trey and said, “There’s something you should know.
Brian White, he’s my fiancé.”
Trey simply nodded. “I already knew.”
Rachel blinked in surprise. “You knew?”
“Did Samira tell you?” she asked curiously.
Trey couldn’t exactly explain how he knew.
“No, but the way he clung to you when you and Jeffrey was in danger–it wasn’t exactly
subtle.”
That explained it.
A brief silence settled in the kitchen.
As Rachel finished packing up a serving of pasta to leave, Trey suddenly spoke up.
“Rachel…”
“Yeah?” She turned to face him.
“Does he… treat you right?”
Rachel wasn’t expecting that question.
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If she had to be honest, Brian did treat her well.
While Tracy was gone, he had always been patient with her, indulging her every whim and making sure she had whatever she wanted.
But ever since Tracy returned, there was no denying that something had shifted in him.
“He treats me well. We’re getting married soon.” Rachel kept her response light, offering
a small smile.
Trey tightened his fists, unable to hold back. “Rachel, you’re incredible, and I mean that. You deserve the best. If there ever comes a day when he doesn’t treat you right, just
remember–you don’t have to stay with him. There are plenty of nice guys out there.”
“Alright.” Rachel gave him a faint smile. “I’ll keep that in mind.”
When she got back to the hospital, Brian’s IV drip had just finished.
The moment he saw her, he wasted no time and ordered everyone else to leave the
room.
“Come eat.” Rachel opened the container, revealing the delicious pasta inside. “I didn’t
have many ingredients left, so I kept it simple. Give it a try.”
Brian took a bite and nodded in approval.
Within minutes, he had cleared the entire plate.
However, as he hadn’t eaten all night, the pasta wasn’t enough to satisfy him.
After finishing, he asked, “Is there more?”
Rachel shook her head and answered casually, “I didn’t realize you’d be this hungry. I made some for Trey too, so that was all of it.”
Just like that, the pasta he’d enjoyed moments ago didn’t seem as good anymore.
His face grew tense. “So you didn’t make this just for me?”
“Trey worked late and hadn’t eaten, so I made him a plate too. But his had spicy beef,
and yours didn’t.”
Brian put his fork down and pulled the blanket over himself without another word.
His expression was like stone, cold and unreadable.
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Rachel was confused. Was he seriously sulking just because she hadn’t made extra pasta? Was he really this short–tempered? She never realized he was this quick to get
upset.
Rachel stepped closer, her tone gentler. “I didn’t know you were this hungry. If you want more, I can have Ronald order something for you, or I can go back and make some oatmeal.”
Brian shot her a look, his expression turning even more grim.
The longer he stared, the more his frustration burned.
She still didn’t understand. This wasn’t about hunger–it was about Trey, Jealousy
clawed at him.
Why was his girlfriend cooking for another man? Just hearing Trey’s name left a bad taste in his mouth.
Before the tension could stretch any further, a nurse walked in and spoke in a gentle but firm tone. “It’s getting late. The patient needs rest.”
Rachel quickly packed up the container. “Alright. Brian, you should get some rest. I’ll
head out now.”
“Stay.” His voice cut through the silence.
“What?” She paused, turning back.
“Don’t go. Stay with me tonight.”
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