"Fate brought us together beyond troubled times, but destiny wants us to fall in love amidst danger…"
Rachel's phone rang, pulling her away from the painful memories swirling in her mind.
Her slender fingers reached for the phone on her bedside table, and she answered in a soft, tired voice. "Hello?"
"Rachel, you said you were coming back today," a gentle, middle-aged man's voice came from the other end.
It was her uncle. She had told him just yesterday that she'd be coming back today, but with everything weighing on her mind, she had completely forgotten.
"Yes, Uncle. I'll be back soon," Rachel replied, forcing a small smile into her tone.
Her uncle's call warmed her heart. At least there was still someone in this world who cared about her. And… there was also her adorable Cora.
After hanging up, Rachel took a deep breath to steady herself. She got up, washed her face, and headed downstairs.
