บททั้งหมดของ Countdown to My Divorce: บทที่ 281 - บทที่ 290

Just as Rachel's palm was about to land on Howard's face, Jim's hand shot out to grab her wrist.Rachel was shaking with fury. Usually calm and easygoing, she was ready to strike. It was like every sharp edge she had was suddenly out in full force.Jim looked at her and said, "Rachel, calm down. Mr. Ziegler was just joking."Rachel's eyes were bloodshot, and her lips trembled with fury. She shot Jim a sharp glance. "Joke or not, I won't let anyone insult my mother."Yvette, shocked to see Rachel actually lash out, didn't dare step forward. She whispered to Sasha beside her, "Has Rachel lost her mind? She actually answered back to Howard. Does she even realize what she's doing? If we offend him, our whole family's finished."Sasha knew that if Howard got angry and complained to Gerald, the entire Lloyd family could be wiped out. The good days she'd finally started to enjoy would all be destroyed by Rachel.She tightened the shawl around her shoulders and quickly stepped forward. S

Just as Tyler was about to swing again, Jim stepped in and stopped him."Tyler, today is the day Rachel's mother comes home. Let it go."Tyler paused for a moment before finally relenting. He glared at Howard. "Howard, do you want me to drag you out, or are you walking out on your own? Pick one."Howard's body was still twitching from the kick and the punch he'd taken. He knew when to retreat. It was more important to live to fight another day. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shot Tyler a warning, resentful glare."You're the boldest bastard in all of Yurelia City, Tyler. Just wait. We're not done."Tyler tilted his chin with a smirk of pure disdain. "I'm not going anywhere. Try me anytime."Howard staggered to his feet and started limping toward the door. Jim, knowing Howard wasn't someone they could afford to offend, quickly approached him."Let me have the driver take you home."Howard scoffed and waved him off. "Save it."Once Howard was gone, Sasha rus

Rachel was suddenly flooded by memories she had long tried to forget.She was a freshman in college when it happened. Someone had deliberately set a fire and locked her inside. She had almost made it out, but the windows had been sealed shut. There had been no way to escape.No one outside had dared to come in, and the fire department hadn't arrived.It was the first time she that came face to face with death. That feeling of sheer terror was something she still remembered.Just as she had been on the verge of losing consciousness, a familiar figure had appeared through the flames. She had recognized its silhouette and height. 'It's William, isn't it?'When she woke up afterward, the first person she saw had also been William.Her classmates also told her it was William who saved her. She had no reason to doubt it. But from what Jim said, it sounded like he knew that William hadn't been her saviour.Who was it then?If William hadn't been the one who rescued her, why did he c

Rachel instinctively glanced over to see who had stopped her. It was Tyler.She figured it was just a coincidence. Maybe Tyler liked beef too. But the plate was full, and she wasn't petty enough to fight over food. So Rachel withdrew her fork and generously gave it up to him.Tyler took the slice of beef.Rachel thought, 'Okay, that one's his. Now it's my turn.'Just as she reached out again, Tyler's fork pressed hers down once more.This time, Rachel was sure it wasn't a coincidence. She gave him a strange look. But since she was allergic to beef, she couldn't exactly ask him if he was doing this on purpose.She awkwardly pulled away. There was still plenty of beef on the plate. She didn't believe Tyler would eat it all.She turned her attention to the other dishes, trying to bide her time.Meanwhile, Sasha kept throwing Yvette suggestive glances. "Yvette, pour Mr. Hunt a drink. Help him feel welcome."Yvette immediately reached for the wineglass in front of her and started p

A sinking feeling crept up Rachel's spine.The moment William grabbed her wrist, a sharp pain shot through her bones. She frowned and stared at his back as he dragged her outside."William, let go! You're hurting me!"But he completely ignored her, pulling her out into the courtyard before finally letting go. Rachel almost teared up from the pain. She immediately rubbed her aching joint. The anger inside her was starting to build too. She had no idea what could've made him this furious."What is wrong with you?" she demanded.William's expression was tense. He started signing furiously, his gestures harsh and deliberate. It was almost as if he was afraid she'd miss a single word and misunderstand him."Your sister is already seeing Tyler, and you're still planning to mess around with him?"Rachel flinched. She rubbed the throbbing red mark on her skin.He was making no sense. What did he mean by messing around with Tyler?Yes, things between her and Tyler were complicated, b