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 because of me. It’s not worth it.”

glass and extended his hand. “Let

tone was still gentle.

gently took it, examining every inch with great

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

opened a drawer and took out some antiseptic and cotton swabs. He applied the antiseptic to

mostly William who would disinfect

played out

eyes welled up, her tears like beads on a

wiped her tears. “Why are you crying? I’m

her hand back, her emotions getting the best of

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

he wanted was for her to be with

in his eyes, an urge to escape surged in Brittany. She

watched her leave, William picked up the glass and drank

his fingers. Mrs. Dillion heard the

room, Brittany wiped her tears, not returning to

went to see

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