She couldn't control her breathing, and her throat became dry.

She felt the caress of Eddison's breath on her neck, and her palms were sweating. Then, everything became still.

It was not until they paused for a few minutes that he whispered to her.

"I'm sorry!"

Rachel was flummoxed whereas he got up and kept a distance from her.

Her excitement dissipated in an instant. She looked curiously at him.

"I'm sorry!" repeated Eddison.

"I think you're aware of how your father pressured me into marrying you. Since I've agreed to it, I'll fulfill my duties to the end. However, I don't think I can't accept you for the time...