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.

just a young girl who doesn’t know any better. Cut her some

the ambulance hadn’t arrived in time, and something serious happened, how do you expect me to deal with both

eyes became obvious. She died William’s

have told the police

William seemed tense.

“Rachel, don’t make that kind of assumption. I don’t want any more conflict between you and Samantha. Can’t you try

bitterly

He always asked her to be understanding and wanted her to compromise for him, but he

clashed with Samantha so many times, and William

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

tense expression on his face faded, and he smiled again. “I knew you’d understand. Samantha will have to stay in the hospital for a few days. Drop by and visit her when you have time. Maybe even apologize

Don’t worry, she’s

could hardly believe

a master at playing both sides. Even with all the effort he had

had the