Chapter: 2345

This time, instead of quelling her laughter, Alberto relished in its melody.

A soft smile graced his lips as he drank in the sight of her genuine joy.

Rachel, swept up in the moment, felt a wave of ease wash over her, a sensation she hadn't felt in ages. As her laughter subsided, she met Alberto's gaze.

In that fleeting moment, she acknowledged the weight of their shared history. It seemed they always had clashes and arguments.

She felt a chasm between them.