Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

William didn’t come home that night, simply sending a single message at midnight.

[I’m working late at the office. Take care of yourself.]

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Rachel stared at the message, her lips curling into a bitter smile. However, she wasn’t going to waste more time thinking about him or Samantha. Before she left, she had something more important to do.

And that was to fulfill her mother’s last wish.

When she arrived at the office, she noticed her colleagues giving her odd looks.

“I heard the Oasis Project was finalized already,” someone whispered behind a cubicle. “But Ms. Lloyd isn’t the lead anymore.”

“What? That’s been her baby for months. If she finds out about this, it’ll probably mean trouble.”

“Yeah, but word is the board voted this morning. They gave it to someone new. A transfer, I think.”

As soon as they noticed Rachel at the door, everyone quickly looked away and hurried back to their desks. When she reached her office, she found that everything on her desk had been moved.

Before she could say anything, a soft voice behind her called out, “Rachel?”

She turned slowly.

There, in a snow–white dress that made her look delicate and innocent, stood Samantha. Her long black hair flowed over her shoulders, and her face was flawless, her eyes wide and gentle. She had the kind of look that made men want to protect her without even knowing why.

Rachel felt her whole body go cold.

Samantha!

Samantha smiled, lips tinted pink, her cheeks flushing as she sweetly said, “It’s been so long. I guess we’ll be coworkers now. I’m really looking forward to working with you.”

She reached out her hand.

Rachel didn’t take it. Instead, she looked over at her own desk–now completely cleared out- against the surface.

apped her fingers lightly

“What’s going on here?”

Samantha looked at her with wide, watery eyes, as if she had been hurt. Her fingers moved awkwardly in the air, making small gestures.

“I’m really sorry, Rachel. William knows I’m allergic to dust, so he let me use your office. But if it bothers you, we can switch back. I don’t mind. I’ll go talk to him right now.”

Rachel smiled bitterly.

What a joke.

dust? As

watched Samantha start to turn

need,” Rachel

didn’t want fake kindness. His heart was no longer with her, so

but now with a glint she

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knew you’d understand. But please don’t get the wrong idea. William only brought me into the company because he sees how tired you’ve been. He just wanted me to help take the pressure off

her palm, then

in fact, he invited his old flame

I hope you won’t let him

past Samantha without waiting for

pushed the door open and walked in, William heard the sound and looked up. Their eyes met for a few seconds before Rachel’s gaze shifted to the papers on his desk.

a flicker of

“Rachel-”

him. Her

Oasis Project: Rachel had received ten votes, while Samantha had twelve. And William had given the most

He actually gave the most

calm Rachel looked that made William uneasy. He stepped closer and gently wrapped his warm

The board

or cry. She was too numb

used to look at her like she

breath and asked, “What if I insist on leading the Oasis

took her cold fingers in both hands and held them tig. us thumb gently brushing over her skin like he was trying to calm her

mom’s dream. But if

out a low laugh. He used to give her anything she wanted without

woman, he had

just his body that was no longer hers; his heart was gone

then why not let me do it? My

of Rachel’s hand. Instead, he held it tighter, his warm thumb slowly rubbing the

find good work. Her parents are in poor health–no one knows how much time they have left. She needs this win. Also, we attended the same school. I know

laughed at how noble and polished his excuse sounded. However, the bitterness on her tongue said

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funny. Not at

William’s kindness was just for her. Now, she saw

being around dust too. For her, it could even lead to breathing

William saw how calm Rachel was, he felt even more uneasy After a moment

“Rachel, how about we…”

don’t have full control yet. There are too many

understanding, gently pulling her hand out of his without making a fuss. Her voice carried

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