Chapter: 2781

Despite the surprise, Rachel couldn't bring herself to pull away from Alberto's hold.

"What's wrong?" she asked, turning to face him.

It was only then that Alberto realized Rachel looked unusually pale, her lips a stark contrast in their paleness.

"Are you ill?" Alberto's voice, hoarse and tinged with worry, broke the silence.

Rachel paused, momentarily taken aback. She had indeed fainted earlier, but Humphrey had already arranged a medical examination for her. Everything was supposed to be fine, and she didn't want to burden Alberto with unnecessary concerns.