Chapter: 3125

Every touch could leave a lasting mark on their memories.

Perhaps, once the night ended, there might be no chance to continue in this way.

Alberto embraced her tightly, as if trying to engrain her presence into his very bones and blood.

The pair remained silent, merely leaning against each other, their heartbeats echoing softly in the still night, a subtle whisper of time passing by.

The following morning, when Rachel was wheeled into the operating room, Alberto felt as though a sharp knife was twisting inside his heart, the pain burning intensely.