Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 227

Time seemed to stand still.

Rachel took a deep breath and stared at William.

A moment later, William finally spoke–patiently, almost gently.

“Rachel, I know you don’t feel very comfortable about the rumors spreading in the office, but Samantha’s mother is still receiving treatment in the hospital. You know the marketing and sales department well. A newcomer wouldn’t be treated very well there. She needs money right now. Transfetting Samantha there would be akin to sending her to her doom.”

Rachel could tell that William was very patiently explaining things to her. He would rather spend time patiently explaining this to her than to ask her if she was injured.

She nodded her head understandingly, as if she had accepted his explanation.

“Okay, I got it. You don’t need to explain so much. I know Ms. Judd’s situation is rather complex.” She shrugged and went on, “I was just making a casual remark. You don’t need to take it so seriously.”

William nodded. “Stay at home for the time being. Things are really messy out there, so you shouldn’t head out for now.”

another deep

do you intend to deal

to hear from

that, William rubbed the bridge of

face wasn’t captured in the photos and only your side and back profiles can be seen. Reporters may

Tyler went to the bar with another woman As

need to appear more frequently as a couple. Rumors are spreading online that our marriage is in trouble. To quell those rumors, we have to show them

buzzed; she could feel a bitter taste in her

of them needing to put on an

sensed something amiss in Rachel’s expression and crouched down to sign to

matter? Is there something wrong? Or do you have a question in mind? Just tell me what your thoughts are,

worry.”

brow and said indifferently,

clothes. “This doesn’t look like what you