Chapter 610

She feared that down the road, William would blame her for the Dillion Group’s bankruptcy and for ruining his family’s lives.

She couldn’t risk it. She didn’t want to drag William down with her.

Her silence was the best answer. William felt like the last bit of warmth had been sucked out of him. His whole body felt like it was covered in ice, and he averted his gaze in silence.

An awkward silence hung between them.

Brittany poured him a glass of water and placed it in front of him.

William took the glass, skillfully avoiding Brittany’s hand.

Brittany noticed his evasion, and she suddenly felt a lump in her throat, as if it had been stuffed with a wet cloth, suffocating her.

“I don’t plan on being with Isaac. I plan on fighting for Daniel’s custody, and then, I want to leave Imperial City.”

“Going back to Craneville?”

William took a sip of water. Their happiest five years were spent in Craneville.

If he knew that going back to Imperial City would lead them there, he would rather have never left Craneville. That way, they would always be together.

“Yes.”

“William, don’t hurt yourself because of me.

the glass and extended his hand. “Let me see

tone was still gentle.

her hand. He gently took it, examining every inch

hand was beautiful, slender, and soft. Then, because of the injury, it was lightly bruised and even had some cuts,

out some antiseptic and cotton swabs. He applied the antiseptic

Brittany was injured, it was mostly William who would disinfect and

played out many

welled up, her tears like beads

and then wiped her tears. “Why are you crying?

back, her emotions getting

shook his head, his eyes full of

for her to be with him.

surged in Brittany. She wiped away

watched her leave, William picked up the

a while, he crushed the glass in his hand as blood seeped through his fingers.

leaving the room, Brittany wiped her tears, not returning to Daniel’s room.

went to

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