Chapter: 2697

Alberto tightened his embrace. "Alright."

“I did face an urgent matter yesterday." Rachel lowered her eyes and paused before adding, “But I can't disclose what it was just yet."

She held Alberto's hand. "One day, I'll share it with you, so can we keep it between us for now, please?"

After a brief silence, she heard Alberto's deep voice respond as he firmly took her hand. “Okay. Rachel, let's put this behind us."

Rachel raised her gaze to meet Alberto's, observing the caution in his eyes. She nodded slightly, her lips curving into a soft smile.