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    His words cut through her heart, leaving no room for her pleas. Her eyes filled with frustration as she searched his face. “Is there really no way to make an exception, just this once?”


    Brian’s expression remained impassive as he responded, his voice t, “I’m not discussing Jeffrey right now. I’m exhausted and need to rest.” He closed his eyes, signaling the end of the conversation.


    Rachel’s lips parted several times as she fought to find the words, but in the end, she simply couldn’t continue. She knew him too well to push further. Pleading would only irritate him, and that would only make things worse.


    “If you’re tired, I’ll let you rest,” Rachel said softly, her voice barely above a whisper. Without another word, she turned and stepped out of the room, closing the door gently behind her.


    As she stepped into the hallway, she froze, startled to find Eric standing there. Her heart tightened with anxiety, and she quickly asked, “Mr. Riley, are you here because of Jeffrey’s case?”


    Eric’s expression remained unreadable as he answered calmly, “Sorry, I’m unable to disclose client information.”


    Rachel nodded, her face pale, the weight of his response settling heavily on her. “I understand. Thanks anyway.”


    She walked away, her mind swirling in a daze. But just as Rachel seemed to lose her bnce, Yvonne arrived, having heard the news. Seeing Rachel’s shaky movements, Yvonne rushed to her side. “Rachel, are you okay? You look unwell. Let me take you to the doctor.”


    “I’m just… so tired,” Rachel murmured, her voice faint. “I don’t need a doctor. I just need to rest.”


    “Then let’s get you to the car,” Yvonne said gently, wrapping an arm around her for support. Once inside, she reclined the back seat fully and ced a pillow under Rachel’s head, helping her lie downfortably.


    Rachel patted the space beside her, her voice soft with quiet longing. “Yvonne, lie down with me. It’s been so long since we’ve shared a moment like this.” Maybe they wouldn’t get another chance.


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    Yvonne nodded, reclining her seat to lie back beside Rachel. The moment theyy there, it was as if time itself had shifted, and they were transported back to their youth, back when they dreamed of love with wide eyes and hearts full of hope, each moment filled with the promise of forever. They hadughed, spoken of their crushes, and felt invincible, untouched by the passage of time.


    “Time really does fly,” Rachel said quietly, a sigh slipping from her lips as she reflected on all that had changed.


    Yvonne reached for Rachel’s hand, giving it aforting squeeze. “So what? Whether it’s ten years or twenty, we’ll always stay together.”


    Rachel smiled softly, the exhaustion settling deep within her. “Yes… we’ll never change.” She closed her eyes, leaning her head on Yvonne’s shoulder, her voice turning drowsy. “But Yvonne, I’m so tired… I just want to sleep.”


    Yvonne’s tears streamed freely down her face. She quickly wiped them away, fearing they might fall onto Rachel’s cheek.


    Swallowing the pain in her heart, she braced herself and spoke as though nothing was wrong. “Alright. I’ll let you get some sleep then. When you wake up, I’ll take you out for a meal.”


    But she received no response. Rachel had already drifted into a deep sleep.


    Yvonne didn’t dare turn to look at her as fresh tears welled up in her eyes. She knew that when a person was about to depart from this world, they tended to sleep a lot more. Sometimes, they would simply pass away in their sleep.


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