Countdown to My Divorce

Rachel smiled and replied nonchalantly, “I was just planning to get away for a bit and clear my head. I hadn’t had the chance to tell you yet. Who knew you’d find out so soon?”

“Were you planning to go alone?” William still seemed doubtful.

“I wanted Cecilia to come with me, but she has kids at home and couldn’t get away,” Rachel replied.

Thankfully, Rachel had been smart enough to buy a one–way ticket to Kahnwel. Otherwise, it really would’ve been difficult to explain herself now.

Her original plan had been to leave quietly and use that ticket as a diversion in case William tried to track her down. She hadn’t expected she’d be forced to play that card so soon.

William’s eyes flickered. He looked at Rachel, his eyes narrowing, and then said something that took her by surprise. “I can go with you.”

Rachel blinked in surprise. “You want to come with me? Isn’t the company keeping you busy?”

With Samantha watching him like a hawk, did he really have time to travel with Rachel?

On top of that, Samantha was pregnant. Rachel didn’t dare assume that she mattered to him more than the child Samantha was carrying.

“It’s fine. I can apply for leave. It’s true I haven’t spent much time with you lately. But Rachel, if you’re upset about anything, we can talk about it.

have to fight with Samantha. She’s just a young girl who doesn’t know any

happened, how do you expect me to deal with

in Rachel’s eyes became obvious. She died

have told the police that I pushed her?” she

William seemed tense.

make that kind of assumption. I don’t want any more conflict between

laughed bitterly to

understanding and wanted her to compromise for him, but he

had clashed with Samantha so many times, and William had never stood

her emotions again. She pretended to speak nonchalantly. “I was

smiled again. “I knew you’d understand. Samantha will have to stay in the hospital for a few days. Drop by

Don’t worry, she’s not the type to

could hardly believe what

sides. Even with all the effort

the energy to