Countdown to My Divorce

William smiled, pulled Rachel into his arms, she knew.

He pointed at himself.

and gently patted her back. He was once again the patient and composed William

“Of course I’ll follow your wishes. Besides, haven’t you always gotten along well with Cecilia?”

Rachel felt uneasy. She couldn’t tell what William was thinking anymore.

Lately, Cecilia had been looking for a new place. Her previous landlord wanted to sell the apartment quickly because a family member had fallen ill. So now Cecilia and her whole family had to find somewhere else to live.

But her salary wasn’t much. With kids to care for and daily expenses piling up, renting a decent place was tough. If William rented the house to Cecilia, it would help her a lot.

“That’s great. But she should still sign a contract with you.”

William frowned. “We’re all in the same company, and you know her. Is that really necessary?”

is,” Rachel said. “A contract

she was really worried about was if Cecilia didn’t have a contract, and one day Rachel was no longer around, William might take out his anger on Cecilia

didn’t press the issue. He just ruffled her

of your stuff. I’ll tell Cecilia the good

wait. I booked your favorite restaurant.” He had started making arrangements late last night. He wanted to surprise Rachel. He realized he had been neglecting her lately because of

“Is there a special occasion?

so strange? I’ve been busy with work and haven’t had time for you.

lump

paid this kind of attention when she still

this.

now, it was too

excuse. “I already made plans with Cecilia. She finally got some time off, and

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reservation. I even