TimeNovelChapter 227 Chapter 227: "I agree. Don't cry anymore, okay?" He caressed her cheek and wiped away stray tears.
She sniffled and took out her phone. "Here, let's take a picture together. Smile!" But when she pressed the shutter, Brian didn't smile at the camera. Instead, he suddenly turned and pressed a kiss on her cheek.
It was brief, but it was perfectly captured.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel was very pleased with the picture. It was a memento, one that she would keep and later leave behind.
That evening, Brian took Rachel for a stroll down the bustling street. They walked at a leisurely pace, holding hands while taking in the sights around them. The shops were a feast for the eyes, their bright lights and colorful wares lining what was probably the city's most vibrant street.
There were all sorts of luxury goods-all perfect as a present or a souvenir. Rachel wandered freely until she reached an older market that sold ty items.
Her eye was immediately caught by a simple ring sitting on one of the shelves. The shopkeeper greeted her warmly as she approached and handed the ring over.
Rachel slipped it on her finger to try for size, then she turned to Brian with a gentle smile. "What do you think? Does it look good?" "Everything looks good on your fingers." Brian nodded with approval.
Rachel's gaze turned playful. "Buy it for me, then. We've been together for so long, but you've never givena ring. Let's make this our wedding ring, shall we? I'll wear it when we get married." Brian reached out and stroked her long hair. "You deserve only the best of the best. There are other shops nearby. We can take our tto choose." Rachel shook her head. "No, it's too much hassle. I like this one." Feel inspired by gvlnovs.☐☐☐ This time, she wanted to follow her heart. If she saw something she liked, she would grab it and never let go.
In truth, she knew he had already prepared their wedding rings. Not just two rings, either, but also their wedding clothes. Brian had arranged it all in advance. But she also knew that he had chosen the designer that Tracy liked, and the style of both the wedding gown and the ring were Tracy's favorites.
She was done acting like a stand-in, a second choice. She wanted to be herself, and for Brian to see and experience her as her true self.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSeeing her determination, Brian gave in. "Are you sure you like this one?" "I love it." "All right, we'll take it. But you'll have to helppick a ring as well." "Sure!" It turned out, finding him a ring was no easy task.
After quite a while, Rachel finally settled on a simple ring adorned with intricate patterns that hinted at a rich history. "Is this okay?" A radiant smile bloomed on her face as she held it up to him. She looked like she had just discovered a rare treasure.
Brian gazed at her and was momentarily taken back to their university days. She had been like his shadow back then, always tailing behind him. Wherever he went, she would follow.
Whenever he moved in a certain direction, he would catch Rachel m quietly following behind him. But Brian's strides were long, his pace brisk, and she would often fall far behind.
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