Chapter 168

Rachel had just finished her bath. The bathroom was warm and steamy, with white tiles on the walls and a small window letting in the soft morning light.

Drops of water clung to her skin as she reached for her towel. By the sink, her phone lit up and made a soft chime.

She noticed it right away. "Who...?" she muttered, slowly making her way to the phone and picking it up. Careful not to get it wet, she swiped open the screen. It showed a message from Paul.

Rachel raised an eyebrow. Paul usually calls, not texts. Curious, she tapped on the message box.

He wanted to tell her about something important.

There was an address at the bottom of the screen. Rachel scoffed. Really? Shaking her head in disbelief, she dropped the phone.

But she picked it up almost immediately. The address rang a bell. Wait a minute. That was a hotel! Her hands shook as she tried to figure out what Paul meant by his message. A proposal?

No. Rachel shook her head. That was too fast. An invitation to dinner? Yes. Pr