Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 40

Rachel’s heart sank. She saw the flicker of anger, doubt, and displeasure in William’s dark eyes.

She narrowed her eyes.

He was suspicious–of her and Tyler.

What right did he have?

After a beat, Rachel smiled casually and said, “It’s nothing. We just bump into each other sometimes and say hi.”

As she finished, she patted William’s shoulder lightly as he had done to her.

William’s long fingers moved quickly in the air as he signed.

“Rachel, the relationship between the Lewis family and Tyler is complicated. Just the fact that his office is right across from Lewis Enterprise shows you how calculating he is. Don’t get too close to him, okay? There are already rumors in the company about you and Tyler. How do you expect me, as your husband, to deal with that?”

Rachel raised her brows, then let out a bright laugh. Her voice was playful, almost teasing.

“Oh? So you do remember you’re married. You spend all day with Samantha–have you ever thought about what people are saying about the two of you? One’s your first love, and the other’s your wife. Tough choice, huh?”

laughed and, like

why you’ve been acting off these past two days. So it was jealousy. I did date Samantha once, but come on–it was just some childish

covered her mouth and

to be standing outside the door right now

William glancing–briefly and almost subconsciously–toward the door before

are jealous, huh? It’s all in the past. You’re my wife now.

have some things to take care of at home. I’ll head

knew saying anything more would only mean hearing more

about his past with Samantha. Maybe that was why he tried so

waist from behind. He leaned in close to her face and made a small motion, like he was about to

your favorite steak tonight.” William raised one hand slightly to sign. “Think of it as an apology for not being able to go with you

I told Cecilia I’d try talking to you again. But since that didn’t work out, I’ll just take her out to dinner. That can be my way of saying sorry to her. After all,

down and pried his hand from her

that he hadn’t gone. At least her mother’s resting place wouldn’t

office and immediately

think I overestimated how much I mean

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Chapter 40

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