Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 15

William reached out and pulled Rachel into his arms, his strong face full of guilt.

“I’m so sorry, Rachel. I should’ve protected you better. Howard is an asshole. I’ll talk to his father and get this straightened out!”

“I just want to sleep,” Rachel replied.

She felt completely drained, like the fire inside her had burned up all her energy.

“Okay,” he said softly. “Let me dry you off. You can’t sleep like this, or you’ll catch a cold. I’ll run to the store later and get you some new clothes.”

He helped her sit up against the headboard of the bed, but Rachel waved her hand. “Just give me the towel. I can do it myself.”

Just then, William’s phone started buzzing. Rachel saw the name on the screen: Samantha.

A mocking smile touched her lips. So, that woman couldn’t even wait this long. Unfortunately for her, she would still have to endure a little longer.

his back

now. Did you call an ambulance? Okay, don’t cry. Just

up, he looked back at Rachel and hesitantly signed as he explained, “Samantha got into a car accident on her way home. It sounds serious,

didn’t need him to finish. She could already

a gracious smile and said, “Go ahead.

He leaned down to kiss her forehead. “Rest. I’ll be back

behind William and let out a bitter laugh, closing her eyes for a moment. Samantha getting into

scared? What about Rachel? She didn’t have

the bathrobe, she caught sight

a small note tucked

for the set. Scan the

from the

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