Chapter 158

Just as William was about to turn and walk away, Samantha came running over. Her cheeks were flushed, and her nose tinged with red, giving her an especially sweet and innocent look. Tiny beads of sweat glistened on her smooth, fair forehead.

She glanced nervously at Rachel and William. She could sense the tension between them. Cautiously, she reached out and took Rachel’s hand. Her voice was soft.

“Rachel, I sweat, there’s nothing going on between me and William. Please don’t get the wrong idea. William isn’t accusing you and Mr. Hunt either. It’s just that, well, you two did look really close.”

Rachel was utterly confused. She couldn’t make heads or tails of what Samantha was trying to say.

Was she trying to defend her or stir the pot?

Rachel hadn’t intended to bring up anything about Samantha and William. Since Samantha came over on purpose to make her uncomfortable, there was no need to hold back anymore.

Rachel turned slightly, casting Samantha a sideways glance. She smiled sarcastically.

“Ms. Judd, whatever’s going on between me and William really doesn’t require your input. There’s also no need for you to speak on my behalf either. Our relationship is our own business. We’ll handle it ourselves.”

Her words were direct and matter–of–fact. It lacked the warmth she usually had. It came across as cold and distant.

Samantha was the kind of girl who couldn’t be yelled at, scolded, or even spoken to too loudly.

So being shut down like this by Rachel hit her hard. Her eyes filled with tears on the spot, and her shoulders trembled as she spoke in a choked, aggrieved voice.

now, and I

approving. “You’re absolutely right, Ms. Judd. It was just a game.

was out of necessity. So I’m sure you completely understand my situation just now too. I couldn’t exactly pull away and risk

turned even more sour. He was

now.

into Rachel’s trap. She

she bit them hard, covering her mouth as she sobbed twice.

ran off in

William. “You’d better check on her. She’s rather fragile. If something happens,

words hit the mark

check on her

Rachel nodded. “Okay.”

as he walked further and further

now. In William’s world, only two things

Cecilia walked

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out of her thoughts and turned to her.

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