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.”

angry, and she didn’t raise her voice. Her expression was unsettlingly calm.

harshly, and I

hand, but accidentally brushed against the wound on

down and notice the injury. The cold

you fall when I pushed you

slightly. She tried to pull her hand free from his

blow on it.” William gently

his dark hair. This person used to be so familiar to her. But now, he felt like a complete stranger. William’s 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 herself. Whatever comfort or apologies

forcefully yanked her hand back. “It really doesn’t hurt. It’s just a

I’ve already arranged a place for Samantha to move to.

hoarse as she struggled to

at ease at home 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 wonder what you’ve

gift I prepared for you will definitely