Chapter 534: Don’t Be Upset
Chandler remained seated in the car. With just a glance from him, Walter immediately got out of the front seat. He grabbed Rachel’s suitcase and started walking ahead with it. “Ms. Morgan, let me walk you to your dorm.”
Rachel cast a disappointed look at Chandler but knew better than to say anything more. She nodded. “Thanks, I appreciate it.”
Meryl slipped into the car.
Finding out Rachel worked at the same orchestra was the last thing she’d expected. Meryl could tell Rachel was far from fond of her. Things at the orchestra were bound to get interesting.
As Walter’s absence dragged on, Meryl kept checking the time on her phone. The performance was scheduled for 8 PM sharp, and it was already 7. If they hurried, they could still grab a quick bite.
Chandler wrapped his arm around Meryl’s shoulder. “What’s on your mind? You’ve been quiet for a while.”
“Just thinking about Rachel.”
Chandler’s eyes flickered. He’d definitely noticed Meryl’s mood drop the moment she saw Rachel in his car. He gently held her waist, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair. “I just gave her a lift since we were heading the same way. Don’t overthink it.”
“She just got back to the country and didn’t even have a rideshare app on her phone yet. She was waving at my car from so far away, I couldn’t just ignore her.”
Meryl pressed her lips together. “She doesn’t even have a rideshare app on her phone? How would you know that?”
“She told me herself.”
Chandler’s eyes darkened. He knew what was bothering Meryl. “Meryl, I’m not interested in her. You’re my wife. You’re the only one in my heart. Nothing could ever happen between us.”
As he spoke, Chandler leaned in closer to Meryl. He closed his eyes and cupped the back of her head, wanting to kiss her lips. After a whole week apart, his longing spilled out like water from a broken faucet, impossible to contain. He missed her so much.
Right now, faced with Meryl’s doubts, nothing could reassure her more than this intimate gesture. Chandler wanted his actions to prove how much she meant to him, how irreplaceable she was.
Their breaths mingled as Meryl’s heart began to race. In the confined space of the car, every sensation felt amplified. At this moment, all Chandler wanted was to hold Meryl close and kiss her like they were the only two people in the world.
He pressed a burning kiss against her soft pink lips. “Wearing makeup?”
He could taste the peach-flavored lip gloss on her lips, slightly sweet.
Meryl’s cheeks flushed. Even though they were alone in the car, they were still parked on a public street. With a playful tone, Chandler took her hand and pulled her closer.
Looking at her with adoration, he said, “You look beautiful. This makeup really suits you.” His eyes locked with hers. “Please don’t be upset about Rachel. Meryl, you’ve always been so understanding. Don’t put me in a tough spot.”
From Chandler’s perspective, the situation was complicated. Rachel was his friend’s sister who had no one else to rely on, and he’d promised to look after her. Meanwhile, his wife kept pressuring him about it.
After a few moments of silence, Meryl let go of her frustration. She decided to trust Chandler just this once. “Okay,” she said softly.
Chandler held Meryl closer, his eyes filled with affection. He gently guided her to sit beside him and wrapped her in a tender embrace, showing his love and appreciation.