Chapter: 2764

"Yes, I'm here." Alberto squeezed her hand tighter.

“I'm feeling a little uneasy," Rachel admitted. Alberto frowned and was about to respond, but she added, “Your embrace might help."

After making her request, Rachel looked up at him. “So, may 1?"

“Of course." Alberto drew Rachel into a warm embrace.

Breathing in Alberto's familiar woody scent, Rachel mulled over his words and tightened her embrace around his back.