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.

hint of mockery. “He’s probably still at home, enjoying his breakfast

and adjusted his watch, then said thoughtfully, “I heard William took away your position as the director

I can’t be involved in Project Oasis either way, so whether I’m the director or not

the blue sky. Her thoughts drifted to

always be with her, just in a different way. Maybe right now, she was watching over Rachel

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 to see that happen from wherever she

that Samantha’s arrival would throw all her

resting his elbows on the sides of the steps, his posture relaxed and lazy. “Making

seemed lonely now. “Mr. Hunt, do you really think I can convince William to give me the project? You’re a

to say. Have you

delivered the joke with deadpan seriousness, his tone so convincing that one

eyes. “Even if I could get him back, I wouldn’t want

the type of person who loved fully and without hesitation.

low, rough laugh

things are now, And with Samantha in

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