Rachel’s life had changed drastically ever since she found out she wasn’t her parents’ biological child. She had no idea who her biological parents were. She felt like an abandoned child no one wanted, with no place to call home. She even pretended to like Yvette, pleasing the latter just to feel accepted.

Rachel wanted nothing else except to stay where she grew up and be with her parents. But Yvette hated having Rachel around and did everything to sow discord. Eventually, she caused their grandfather to chase Rachel out of the house.

Coincidentally, Rachel met William, whom she thought was the man who would save her. Yet, he turned out to push her deeper into the abyss.

During this period, Rachel had come to terms with a lot of things. She had become too reliant on William, to the point of using him to heal her psychological wounds. Now, she realized that she was the only one who could heal those wounds. If she chose to rely on a man, she would lose everything if he fell out of love with her.

Rachel’s eyes turned red. “Thank you, Dad.”

William’s face turned dark with displeasure, but his upbringing stopped him from expressing what he truly felt inside. He forced a smile and said, “Dad, I was at fault last time. I was working on a project with a colleague in the office. It was my oversight, but don’t you worry about my affection for Rachel. The thought of divorcing her never crossed my mind. We’ll never get a divorce.”

With William’s reassurance, Jim said nothing and simply nodded. He was a man himself. How could he not know what William was thinking? A man might claim to be in love when he was genuinely in love, but a man who fell out of love would never be able to force himself to love again.

On the other hand, Rachel said nothing about William’s reassurance. There was nothing left in her broken heart except for deep-seated cynicism. She was very curious. Samantha was now pregnant, and it was only a matter of time before Samantha married William. Wasn’t William worried that he would have to eat his words when the time came? Or did he have a plan in mind?

Soon, the episode drew to a close. Everyone focused on paying their respects to Melanie. Upon seeing her mother finally take her place in the Lloyd family cemetery, Rachel felt relieved.

Suddenly, Tyler received a call. He walked out to answer it. Rachel caressed Melanie’s name, carved on the tombstone, and said comfortingly, “Mom, your wish is finally fulfilled.” Rachel couldn’t understand why Melanie insisted on returning to the Lloyd family, especially since her grandfather didn’t like her. Jim remarried, too. No one knew what transpired between him and Sasha. Were they truly in love with each other, or did Sasha find her way into the Lloyd family through underhanded means?

Rachel didn’t agree with Melanie, but she understood the latter. After everyone paid their respects, they started making their way to the dining hall for lunch. Just then, an uninvited guest appeared.

Chapter 279

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One of the servants came over to inform Jim, “Sir, Mr. Ziegler is here. He said he’s here to send an invitation.” At the mention of Howard’s name, Rachel’s hair stood on end. She looked warily at the door.

Howard Ziegler!

Of all days, why did he choose to come here today? The Zieglers were one of the most powerful and influential families in Yurelia City. His grandfather used to be a high-ranking military officer whom no one dared to provoke. Even the Lewis family was intimidated by the Zieglers, not to mention the Lloyds.

Back then, Rachel almost married into the Ziegler family.