Countdown to My Divorce

William turned back to look at Rachel again. His gaze landed on the cut on her right cheek, and his warm fingertips gently reached out to touch it. Rachel instinctively stepped back.

His hand froze midair before he awkwardly pulled it back.

Rachel looked up and asked, “Why did Mom give that heirloom emerald bracelet to Ms. Judd? Wasn’t it supposed to be a keepsake?”

She wasn’t trying to make a big deal out of it, but she wasn’t about to let them treat her like a fool either.

When she married into the Lewis family, many friends and relatives had their eyes on her. Cassandra had refused to pass the bracelet down to her, and that had immediately stirred up rumors.

Later, Cassandra had made up an excuse and given her a pair of earrings instead, saying she was keeping the bracelet for sentimental reasons. It barely covered up the slight.

Rachel had always known that Cassandra didn’t like her. She didn’t recognize Rachel as her real daughter–in–law, and that was why she had held the bracelet back.

Rachel hadn’t argued.

But now, on Samantha’s very first visit to the house, and without even having any official status, Cassandra had given it away so easily.

What did that make Rachel?

of it. Samantha came over for the first time, and she didn’t

was absolutely necessary to give her a gift?”

the end of his patience. He let out a long sigh. “If you like that

I care about the value

took a deep breath. “Then what are we even arguing about? You know

nodded and responded

how this would end. When

nothing to do

reassure William. He thought she’d finally come

bracelet down to you back then. But everyone know daughter–in–law of this family.

re the real

Cecilia invited me out. I

brushed past him and headed for the

suddenly darkened. “You’re not going to see

her lips. “You’re welcome to video

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