Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 144

Tyler’s body stiffened for a moment. Then he casually tugged down the hem of his shirt with his other hand, covering the wounds on his lower back.

“It’s nothing.”

Rachel frowned, and a sudden memory flashed through her mind. She recalled the time when Tyler had rammed his car into Howard’s a few days ago. He had taken the hit for her.

He’d basically vanished after that. She had tried messaging him, but he never replied properly. He only said he was busy and offered no explanations.

She took a wild but probably accurate guess. “You beat up the Ziegler family, didn’t you?”

Tyler sounded a little defeated. “Being too smart isn’t always a good thing.”

He turned around, rustling the sheets. His gaze landed on Rachel.

“All right, tell me, how’d you figure it out?”

“Howard is the Ziegler family’s only son. His father had him late in life, so naturally he’s extra precious. The moment something happened to him, Gerald would’ve launched an investigation.

“Even if you’re pretty well–known in Yurelia City, Howard isn’t someone just anyone can mess with, especially when you two haven’t even fallen out publicly.

“To give the Ziegler family a proper explanation, your family could only beat you up as a gesture of sincerity. It’s the only way to appease Mr. Ziegler.”

years with you. Dic hide whatever’s going

maybe they never even planned to

then.

hink he could

choice. Now that he has someone new, if I still clung to him like that,

an almost painfully strong sense of pride, and she hated pointless fights. The truth

her a thumbs–up. “You really didn’t let

rolled her eyes. “What do you

It sounded so weird.

was speaking on your mom’s behalf. Or

take shamelessness to a whole new level. It was

again at the wounds on his back. “Do they

I say yes,

“Nope.”

room fell silent for a

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dissatisfied with such a cold response, Tyler’s voice deepened. “I’m feeling generous,

Rachel remained silent.

but he thought like one too. Then again, Tyler getting