Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 34

Tyler’s words left Rachel speechless, and she couldn’t think of anything to say.

She didn’t have much of an impression of Tyler, since he had interacted more with Melanie.

Back then, Melanie wanted Rachel to be solely focused on her studies, and she hadn’t paid much attention to anything else. Even if Tyler had displayed the card with his name before this, Rachel wouldn’t have been able to guess or remember.

Embarrassed, Rachel muttered, “Sorry, Mr. Hunt.”

It was her fault. She hadn’t held on to this important connection when she should have.

Tyler adjusted his trousers and sat down on the steps.

The sun was especially warm that day, and it seemed to lift some of the gloom from Rachel’s heart.

Tyler squinted against the light and pulled a cigarette from his pocket. But then, he seemed to remember that smoking wasn’t allowed here and slipped the cigarette back into the pack.

“Where’s William?” he asked.

mockery. “He’s probably still at

his watch, then said thoughtfully, “I heard

doesn’t matter. I can’t be involved in Project Oasis

staring up at the blue sky. Her thoughts drifted to what her mother had said before

just in a different way. Maybe right

something my mother worked on for years. She even named it herself. But just when it started to take shape, she passed away. Before she left, I promised her that I would finish the project in my hands. I want her

expected that Samantha’s arrival

steps, his posture relaxed and lazy. “Making a move on me won’t

to give me the project? You’re a man, too. You should know that once a man’s heart changes,

say. Have you

the joke with deadpan seriousness, his tone so convincing that one would think he

her eyes. “Even if I could get

and without hesitation.

rough laugh

control of the rights, William won’t let me anywhere near it with how things are now, And with Samantha in the picture, it’ll cause nothing but trouble if try to force my way

Whether she was at fault or not, Samantha’s tears and tantrums would