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    Rachel came to a stop.


    The sun slowly set, and where the sea met the sky, a warm orange glow spread across the horizon, vibrant and stunning.


    The scene was breathtaking, with everything bathed in a soft orange hue.


    “An, look… isn’t the sunset beautiful?”


    Rachel stood beside him, staring at the endless sky. Then, she bent down and pressed a soft kiss on his lips.


    “Thank you for loving me.”


    The moment the words left her lips, tears finally fell, slipping onto her tongue, salty and bitter.


    Before she could straighten up, a sudden dizziness took over. Her vision blurred, everything went ck, and she copsed.


    Rachel slowly opened her eyes and realized she was in a hospital.


    Rain poured outside, as if the sky itself was mourning, adding to the heavy gloom in the room.


    Shey in bed, staring at the ceiling.


    She had been awake for a while, but her body felt heavy, unwilling to move. The memories were too clear, each one cutting deep, making the pain almost unbearable. An was gone.


    She had watched him close his eyes and take hisst breath.


    She had never witnessed death so closely before. Her mother had passed away when she was born, and when Jeffrey left, there had been no final farewell. But this time, she had felt An slipping away right in front of her.


    Death had a way of making people feel small and powerless.


    Rachel shut her eyes as tears silently rolled down her cheeks.


    The door creaked open, and footsteps approached her bedside.


    Brian had stepped out for a call but hurried back.


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    He had stayed by her side for two whole days, waiting for her to wake up, but she hadn’t stirred until now.


    His eyes caught the tears lingering at the corners of hers. Gently, he reached out to wipe them away.


    Rachel felt the touch so familiar.


    “An!” The name slipped from her lips before she could stop it.


    But as her eyes met Brian’s, disappointment hit her. “Why are you here?”


    Brian quickly pulled his hand back. “Sorry, I should’ve asked before trying to wipe your tears. I heard about An… I know you’re hurting. But don’t worry, I won’t do anything to make things harder for you. I just want to be here for you. And whenever you’re ready, I’ll leave if you want me to.”


    He hesitated before adding softly, “You’ve been asleep for two days. Lizzie has been handling An’s funeral. Today… he’s beingid to rest.”


    Before he could finish, Rachel had already pushed the covers off. She moved too fast, too suddenly, and with her weakened body, she almost copsed.


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