The Day I Died, He Married Her

Chapter 21

I never expected Mrs. Summers to be so resolute—setting the fire, taking her own life, and ending it all with Mr. Summers.

Even now, I can't bring myself to tell Rachel the truth. She's our little princess, raised with so much love. She shouldn't have to bear this pain.

Her parents are gone. She's an orphan now.

My heart aches as I look at her pale, exhausted face.

Perhaps fate has given us another chance.

It feels like I can return to Rachel's side again.

But first, I need to settle things properly.

I went to find Lily Evans to end our collaboration.

That crazy woman actually spread rumors that Rachel Summers had a new boyfriend.

Ridiculous!

Rachel loves me so much—how could she possibly be seeing someone else?

I was desperate to find Rachel and explain, but a client meeting kept me tied up.

As soon as I finished work, I rushed to her.

She was just like before, still fond of wearing that pink nightgown.

Regret crushed me. I kissed her through tears, begging her to take me back.

But she told me she had found someone new.

My Rachel—she doesn't love me anymore.

She walked away, step by step.

Leaving me behind, frozen in place.

Clutching the memories of what we once had, barely breathing.

She flooded her social media with their sweet moments every day.

At first, it tore my heart apart, but eventually, I made peace with it.

As long as Rachel was happy, that was all that mattered.

Perhaps it was for the best—she had found new love, a new life.

And I... I wouldn't disturb her.

I was stunned when I heard Rachel had frozen her eggs. I couldn't understand why she would do such a thing.

Maybe she didn't want children yet?

Rumors said she was engaged. Her fiancé was stationed overseas, and once he returned, they would marry.

My beloved girl… soon to be another man's wife.

The bitterness gnawed at me, but what could I do?

I had no one to blame but myself.