Chapter 237 His Heart (1/2)

Thinking about what happened, Hiram had never experienced such fear within himself. He couldn't ever imagine losing Rachel to someone else, let alone his partner. It seemed as though Daniel's love for Rachel was triggered by her previous kidnapping incident and appeared to have grown even more over time.

For years, he felt as if his heart remained closed off from love or anything that matched a similar sense of vulnerability. Rachel was the one person who managed to unlock it for him.

Rachel owned Hiram's heart. Her laughter restored his happiness, but also his fear of losing something that meant the world to him.

Since Rachel told him the good news about her pregnancy, he was extremely happy. So much so that it almost made him float on cloud nine, which he didn't believe was possible in the past.

Her presence in his life shifted his priorities.

Therefore, he could never accept it if she left him. The mere fact that his heart could feel lifeless once more, made him even more scared.

The dawn of the following morning broke with ease.

After he got up, Hiram walked towards the hall outside of his room, where he saw Daniel waiting outside for him.

It seemed like he sobered up from the previous night. Approaching Hiram, he said with a smile,” Hiram, let's go somewhere quiet to talk. I need to explain myself.”

After fixing the sleeves of his shirt, Hiram opened the door to his study, and walked in. Then. Daniel followed him. He pulled open the curtain and said, with his back facing to Daniel,” If you intend to apologize for what happened last night, forget about it. I have already confronted Rachel about it. You were drunk, and I will pretend as though I didn't see what happened last night. I won't blame you, nor her for it.”

Daniel closed the door behind him and leaned against it, looking at Hiram before responding to him,” Hiram... That's not quite what I wanted to say. I wanted to tell you that, should you not want her anymore one day or something goes wrong, I hope that you can allow me the opportunity of taking your place.”

Infuriated, Hiram immediately turned around to face his partner. He responded impatiently,” Daniel, do you even know what you are suggesting to me right now? I think you require more time to sober up.”

”Yes, I'm aware. I had a lot to drink last night. However, my mind is clear, and I know how I feel. Hiram, Rachel is yours, and I know I don't deserve her. I know it's confusing. I mean, I brought a beautiful woman to your house, yet I was only thinking about your wife. I'm sure you're angry with me and probably want to hurt me, right?”

Daniel said, nodding his head. It didn't seem as though he cared about Hiram's wrath. From the moment Hiram saw Daniel declare his affection towards Rachel, he wouldn't be able to hide his feelings from him any longer. Even though he knew Hiram was angry at him, he didn't want him to ever think of Daniel as liar man.

Besides, he wasn't someone who would hide his feeling from anybod