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    Rachel spoke without hesitation.


    “I can’t.”


    “I don’t me you for that. But I do need a favor.”


    Life was full of surprises. Of all things, she never thought Debby would be the one asking something of her.


    “What is it?”


    “Since what’s broken can’t be repaired, I just hope you both can move on. Brian isn’t getting any younger. I want him to settle down and start a family. Please, help me talk some sense into him.”


    Without waiting for a response, she reached into her bag, pulled out a set of photos, andid them on Brian’s desk.


    “Brian, it’s time. You need to make a choice.”


    Brian’s expression darkened.


    “Ronald, get my mom out of here.”


    “No need,” Debby said, straightening. “I’ll see myself out.”


    And just like that, the room fell into silence once again.


    Rachel walked over and picked up a few of the photos, her fingers idly flipping through them.


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    After a brief pause, she selected a few and extended them toward Brian.


    “Your mother has a point. Choose someone, settle down, and move on for good.”


    Brian made no move to ept them. Instead, his eyes turned red, and out of nowhere, he asked somethingpletely unrted.


    “I heard from Natalia that you spent your birthday with An Vance.”


    Rachel didn’t hesitate.


    “Yes.”


    “You didn’te home that night, did you?”


    Rachel nodded.


    “No, I didn’t.”


    She took a step closer, standing right beside him.


    Even in heels, she had to rise onto her toes to whisper into his ear.


    “An was with me all night on my birthday. Would you like the details?”


    Her voice was quiet, but every syble cut into Brian like a de.


    Brian took an unsteady step back, as if the weight of her words had knocked the air from his lungs.


    “Do you love him?”


    Rachel’s smile was luminous, brimming with certainty.


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