Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 181

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William wasn’t in the mood to bring up anything about Samanthanymore. His gaze was cold and piercing as he narrowed his eyes. He looked Rachel up and down.

Rachel felt the intense pressure of his focus.

After a brief pause, William finally spoke. “You bought a plane ticket. Where were you planning to go?”

Rachel had mentally prepared herself when she was still at the dogs, so now that William asked, she remained relatively calm. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

At her denial, William placed his warm palm firmly on her shoulder. He thought for a moment before speaking again.

“I know I’ve been a bit distant lately because of work. It wasn’t intentional. But there’s no need to get so upset that you’d go buy a ticket and leave in a huff.”

up at him. She wasn’t angry, and she didn’t raise her voice. Her expression was unsettlingly calm. “I’m not angry.

for the situation with Samantha, I did treat you a bit harshly, and I even pushed you today,” William said, ignoring her words.

to take Rachel’s hand, but accidentally brushed against the wound on her palm. She winced

notice the injury. The cold edge in his voice

when I

She tried to pull her

see. Does it hurt? I’ll blow on it.” William gently held her hand and bent forward to blow softly

warm breath brushed over her wound. It was soft and soothing, but the pain had long passed. She’d already endured the worst of it all by

and forcefully yanked her hand back. “It really

filled with concern as he looked at her. “For now, just stay home and rest. I’ve already arranged a place for Samantha to move to. She’ll be gone

was hoarse as she struggled to find

too. The Oasis project is about to begin, and I won’t be so busy anymore. “Besides, our anniversary’s coming up. I’m still waiting to open the gift you’re giving me for it.” William pulled her into his arms. His hand wrapped around her waist. “I

smirked sarcastically. “Yeah, the gift I prepared for you will