Trapped In Lace

Jack thought of his mother's words.

Tracy was right. If Rachel would decide to leave him, he had no way to make her stay, especially if she found out about the ligation.

He was sure that it would ruin their relationship. To avoid such a thing from happening, he secretly contacted a private hospital as soon as he woke up the next day.

He wanted the soonest appointment, so he could solve this hidden trouble as soon as possible.

"What do you mean?" Rachel tilted her head and thought for a while.

She really couldn't figure out what Jack meant. "I don't understand what you are talking about."

"Nothing." Jack took a deep breath before he continued, "It's just that... if we have conflict or misunderstanding again in the future, I hope we can calm down and solve the problem peacefully."

The way he looked at her was so gentle and tender. He sounded a little embarrassed. "I know I used to be a bad husband. I've done a lot of bad things to you. But now, I'll do my best to be a good husband. Rachel, please give me a chance."

Rachel was taken aback as she didn't expect his sudden confession. Her eyes widened in astonishment. Staring at Jack, she had a feeling that the man in front of her was a totally different person.

"You..." She could only utter a single word. All of a sudden, Jack came to her and held her hands. His action made her more nervous and speechless.

Her heart filled with sweetness and joy, but she was too shy to let it show. She turned h

o men, but she couldn't remember anything. She was really wondering why they seemed to be ready to fight every time they met.

But she wanted to be fair to the two of them. They were both important to her, so she shouldn't take sides.

Rachel decided to leave them alone, even just for five minutes, so she went out of the room.

Jack didn't have any plan to argue with Eric. But when the latter saw that she jumped out of the bed and went out, he pointed at Jack and yelled, "You are a liar!"

Confused by Eric's sudden anger, Jack couldn't say anything. Eric continued, "Don't you feel ashamed of fooling my innocent and ignorant cousin?"

Jack didn't know what he was talking about. He was rendered speechless.

When did he lie to Rachel?

Then Eric added with a long face, "Stop playing dumb."

Jack crossed his hands over his chest and finally said, "Don't be so exaggerated. Sit down and talk to me."

Eric sniffed, "Talk about what?"

He reminded him patiently, "I am your cousin's husband."

Eric snorted.

"Yes. As of the moment, Rachel has no plan of replacing me," Jack said casually. "So, what's your problem? Just tell me, so we can solve it."

Eric just stared at him, saying nothing.

Jack's tone was very gentle as if he was coaxing a child. "Look, every time there is a tension between us, Rachel will also be affected. We are both grown-ups, so why can't we just talk things over? Do you want her to always feel nervous every time she is with us?"