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.”

eyes. “William, don’t hurt yourself

down the glass and extended his hand. “Let me see your

tone was still gentle.

gently took it, examining every

because of the injury, it was lightly bruised and even had some cuts, with a faint shade of red seeping

out some antiseptic and cotton swabs. He applied the antiseptic to her

disinfect and medicate her wounds, rarely letting anyone else

played

up, her tears like beads

helped her disinfect, and then wiped her tears. “Why are you crying? I’m fine now. I

her hand back, her emotions getting the

his head, his eyes full of longing. “You know, I want more than

wanted was for her

look in his eyes, an urge to escape surged

watched her leave, William picked up the

as blood seeped through his fingers. Mrs. Dillion heard the noise, rushed in, and was shocked

leaving the room, Brittany wiped her

went to

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