Semua Bab Countdown to My Divorce: Bab 201 - Bab 206

"Yeah, what a shame. I thought he'd go for someone mature like you. Never thought he'd like the plain and bland type."Rachel instinctively looked down at herself. 'Plain and bland–' She didn't think she looked that bad. They had to be exaggerating."Hey, how long are you planning to sit there? My legs are going numb," Tyler said softly by her ear.Rachel quickly got off his lap. Somehow, it felt like Tyler was mocking her."I'm not even that heavy."She was slightly over one hundred and seventy pounds. That was hardly heavy."Oh, really?" Tyler's tone was nonchalant as his eyes slowly scanned her body like he was inspecting her.Rachel pouted and didn't feel like talking to him anymore. Ever since he had left her to fend for herself at the villa, she had decided to keep her distance. This drink was just to repay a favor and nothing more.She lowered her head and took a sip of her drink.It was sweet and didn't have the usual harsh burn of alcohol. Her brows relaxed. This was

The man yanked Rachel toward him again, but Tyler had no patience to waste here. Without hesitation, he pulled Rachel behind him and landed a punch squarely on the man's jaw.The man clutched his face in pain, his temper flaring. "Alright, you wanna play tough? Fine!"He swung a fist straight at Tyler's face. Tyler's eyes narrowed. He grabbed Rachel and quickly stepped aside.The punch missed its mark.He took the chance to shout, "Run!"The alcohol had finally worn off for Rachel, though she was still a little woozy. She looked at Tyler in panic."If I leave, what'll happen to you?"Tyler clicked his tongue. "Can't bear to leave me now?"Rachel nearly rolled her eyes. He still had time to joke at a time like this. She turned and glanced around. "Come with me!"She grabbed Tyler's hand, slipped off her heels, and ran barefoot toward the back exit.Tyler looked down at her fair, slender fingers in his grasp. She felt so strong despite how delicate she looked.A memory, long b

Rachel instinctively raised her hand to wipe at the corner of her eye. Sure enough, her hand came away damp. She had cried without even realizing it.But Rachel was proud. If she admitted it, Tyler would definitely tease her about it.So she kept up the act. "I didn't cry. Some dust just got into my eyes.""Oh? You sure it wasn't your eyes that got into the dust?""Huh?" Rachel froze for a second, actually doubting if she'd said it wrong. Then she realized that Tyler was messing with her.Seeing her lost expression, Tyler chuckled. "Looks like you've been scared silly."Rachel bit her lip in embarrassment. "I've never experienced something like that before. Being scared is normal. But I wasn't scared that bad."Tyler only laughed again. "I'll have Tim take you home. This late at night, even if William wasn't worried before, he's probably starting to panic now."But Rachel didn't plan on going home. If anything, she wished she could stay out for the next few days, right up until