Chapter: 2550

Alberto hugged her tightly. The pleasant smell of wood filled Rachel's senses.

Rachel didn't notice when the scent of wood ceased to be tinged with the faint aroma of tobacco.

Rachel wrapped her arms around his neck and planted a gentle kiss on his ear. "Welcome home. I'll always be here waiting for you." She spoke with sincerity and determination.

The word “home" from Rachel eased all of Alberto's anxieties.

Nuzzling into Rachel's neck, Alberto inhaled deeply, as if addicted to her scent. "I understand. I just..."