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.”

voice. Her expression was unsettlingly calm. “I’m not angry. I

with Samantha, I did treat you a bit harshly, and I even pushed you today,” William said, ignoring

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

notice the

fall when I pushed you

Rachel backed away slightly. She tried to pull her hand free from his

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

wound. It was soft and soothing, but the pain had

and forcefully yanked her hand back.

looked at her. “For now, just stay home and rest. I’ve already arranged a

Her voice was hoarse as she struggled to

to open the gift you’re giving me for

you will definitely be a huge surprise. You’re going to be very