Countdown to My Divorce

Her Exit 393

If Rachel hadn’t seen Howard with her own eyes, she might have completely forgotten about him.

At first, Howard only noticed Tyler. But as he walked closer, he spotted Rachel.

A cigarette dangled from Howard’s lips. He wore a black shirt with the collar flung open carelessly, revealing his collarbone, a prominent Adam’s apple, and sharp jawlines. Through the haze of smoke, his playful gaze locked onto her.

“Tsk, tsk. If it isn’t Rachel? Five years gone and you’ve blossomed. You’re different now. Classier. Prettier, too.”

Rachel’s expression remained cold. She hadn’t given Howard the time of day five years ago, and she sure wasn’t about to now.

She lowered her head and sipped her coffee without even sparing him a glance.

As for Tyler, who was seated across from her, he didn’t even look at Howard.

Howard didn’t feel the least bit awkward. Instead, he strolled right up to Rachel and reached out to touch her cheek.

“Come on now, Rachel. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten everything, like what almost happened between us on that hill–argh!”

Before he could finish, there was a high–pitched scream.

Tyler raised his brows slightly. Rachel had seized Howard’s wrist mid–air, and with a swift twist, a sickening sound came from his joints. It was followed by another howl of pain.

Her expression didn’t change, but her icy gaze gleamed like blades. She smiled and gave him a scornful look.

think I’m still the same Rachel from five years ago, just

with interest. He hadn’t expected

his fork and popped it into

bad,” he commented

free, but was stunned by how strong Rachel’s grip was. He couldn’t shake her off.

Howard lost it.

Can you quit eating for a second and tell her to let go? Seriously? You’re just going to sit there and watch?!” he

tone was nonchalant as he said, “Her hand, not mine. Do

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me to control

and continued eating. He seemed awfully

that. What’s happening now

meaning was clear–Howard had brought this

in Howard’s head. He realized just how stupid he had been. Tyler was his sworn enemy. Of course the guy would

warning you. If something happens to me here today, my grandfather won’t let

wrist. “Relax. I wasn’t planning to hurt you that badly. No need to drag your grandfather into this. But let’s be real, Howard. Without your grandfather’s protection, what are you

veins were visible on his face.

woman now, Mr. Ziegler?” Rachel’s gaze was unwavering, firm, and