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"Come on, just one more time," came a low, commanding whisper. Drained and slick with sweat, Rachel Marsh felt her body being lifted once again. "What if we stop using protection? I've been thinking... I want to have a baby." Brian White, her fiancé, froze for a split second, but the hesitation was fleeting. He leaned in, and replied in a cold tone, "Having a child complicates everything. I'm not ready for that." Rachel bit her lip, "But we're getting married soon. Your parents have been talking about wanting grandchildren. You can't really say it's impossible, can you?" But before he could speak, his phone rang, abruptly cutting through the fragile moment. "Brian, I'm so sorry to bother you so late… I tripped in the living room and hurt my foot. If you're busy, I'll just..." It was Tracy Haynes, Brian's first love. Before she could finish, Brian interrupted, his voice firm but gentle. "Hold on, I'll be there in a minute." Rachel, overhearing the exchange, couldn't suppress the bitter laugh that bubbled up inside her. In the dimly lit bathroom, both were soaked, and the intimacy between them was undeniable. Everything was in place, and the mood was perfectly set. But as Rachel stood there, she realized a cold truth. Brian's attention, care, and love were all given to Tracy, the one who would forever hold a piece of his heart. Soon, Brian wrapped a large towel around Rachel, "I'll carry you to the bed," he said, his voice unusually soft. "You should rest." Rachel's hands clenched tightly, her body stiff with tension. After a long moment, something inside her snapped. She stepped forward with desperation, her mind barely catching up to her actions. Without thinking, she hugged Brian tightly. "Stay with me tonight... Please don't go." "Just this once, stay with me." From the age of fifteen, she had loved him--eight long years of devotion, of chasing shadows and hoping for warmth. She decided to give herself one last chance... &7&