NovelEndChapter 347: Natalia's remarks were perceptive, but Rachel took a calm sip of her coffee before responding.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"If my brother and I were in perfect health, you're right, we wouldn't be lacking financially." Healthy? Natalia tilted her head, processing the implication. She thought Rachel was referring to her brother's autism. The condition was costly and difficult to manage, often leading to unpredictable outcomes. It was like throwing money down the drain.
Natalia paid no mind to Rachel's words, unaware of the astonishing secret they concealed.
She was too careless. In the future, she would often reflect on this conversation with deep regret. Yet, no amount of remorse could turn back time.
Rachel added, "Life is full of surprises, isn't it? Gaining a skill that ensures one's independence and not having to depend solely on others adds a layer of security and peace." Natalia nodded, though it was unclear whether she grasped the full meaning.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRachel understood her confusion well. Their lives were worlds apart. Natalia had lived like royalty, sheltered and far away from such worries. Rachel, on the other hand, was grounded in the reality of day-to-day survival.
"Let's change the subject from your brother. Why did you end things with Brian? Don't you fear that Tracy might take him from you?" Rachel admitted, "I was scared, but that was in the past. I've made peace with it now. Being with someone who doesn't reciprocate your love isn't joyful. It's better to step aside and let him be happy." Natalia asked, unwilling to give up, "You're willing to let Tracy have him?" Rachel responded honestly, "I dislike the idea, but what choice do I have?" For Brian, Tracy was the only one who mattered. This reality was something Rachel had been unable to alter for nearly a decade and wouldn't change any tsoon. Thus, she had to cto terms with her situation. "Do you think there's a chance you two might get back together?" Natalia questioned once more. Rachel simply shook her head. "The odds are about as good as winning the lottery." Natalia's eyes sparkled with a hint of playfulness. Pausing to consider, she then said sincerely, “Rachel, these are your own words, not mine. You weren't coerced." Rachel was confused by her statement, unsure of what it really meant. Natalia quickly added, “So, would you help me? Helpwin Brian." Rachel's reaction was immediate. She choked on her coffee, descending into a fit of coughs. "Are you suggesting that...?"
"Yes, I'm quite serious. I could perhaps handle refuse to loset to you but Tracy, Natalia said with resolve.
In that moment, Rachel almost spoke out. Gazing at Natalia, she briefly saw a reflection of her own younger m herjown self energetic and audacious.
Natalia, however, radiated a confidence and vitality that she had not possessed at that age.
Yet, the thought of helping a rival win the affection of the man she loved was beyond her capacity for om generosity And while she might fool others, she couldn't fool herself. Deep down, she knew her feelings for Brian hadn't faded. Her love for him was as deep as ever.
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