Countdown to My Divorce

The ashtray on the dining table was filled to the brim with cigarette stubs, a clear sign of the terrible mood William was in.

Rachel decided to be honest about Cassandra’s visit to the Lloyds.

“Your mom went to my family’s home today, insisting that I divorce you.”

A tremor shook William’s body, but his face didn’t change much. Rachel knew that from his silence, he was furious. Still, she didn’t have much time left. She decided to cut to the chase.

“If you think there’s really something going on between me and Tyler, or if you want a divorce, I can sign the papers.” She wasn’t one to cling desperately to another. What’s more, she knew clearly that William no longer loved her. William’s brows furrowed at Rachel’s words. He turned to look at her and stood, his face dark.

Rachel could see a vicious glint in his deep, dark eyes.

“Rachel, you’ve been wanting a divorce for a long time, right?”

Rachel was stunned by his question and looked up at him with confusion.

Your mom made it quite clear when she visited. It’s all

veins on

mean, my mom asked you to divorce

divorce papers, forcing me to sign them. I told her you need to be in the know

gaze on Rachel.

“I didn’t.”

divorce papers. Why sign another? That was the gift she had prepared for William. William’s shoulders drooped, looking

mom. This matter blew up, and she had no other way

for his mother.

could she expect

wouldn’t be foolish to think that William would stand on her side. What’s more, things were

“Okay, I know.”

very calm. However, she said nothing after that, which made