Chapter: 2566

The touch of the necklace pulled her into a trance, transporting her back to that fateful night on the cruise ship years ago, when she had worn another necklace named Beloved.

In the car last night, Rachel had noticed the complicated expression and flicker of panic in Alberto's eyes when he grabbed his chest.

But she couldn't decipher his meaning, only feeling a growing unease.

Back at the apartment, neither of them mentioned the odd moment in the car, though they were both lost in their own thoughts.

Later, as they lay on the bed in their dimly lit bedroom, Alberto reached out and pulled her into his arms. His familiar woody scent soothed Rachel's restlessness.