Chapter 814

"Why else would he be here at my father’s funeral?"

Rachel took a step closer to Samantha, her eyes sharp and piercing.

"You say that he’s never been invited to family events and gatherings, but have you ever seen Mr. Lewis call him? How dare you even insinuate that? What if it’s because he doesn’t want to go?"

Samantha was rendered speechless by Rachel’s words, her face stiffening with indignation.

Just then, William walked out of the room upon realizing that Samantha didn’t follow him. He saw the scene between the two ladies.

He hastened his pace and grabbed Samantha’s wrist.

"What are you doing?"

When William came by, Samantha looked as though her savior had appeared. The moment her gaze landed on William, the tears welling in her eyes fell like beads from a broken necklace.

"Oh, William! I think Rachel still harbors some resentment and misunderstanding toward me, even after so many years. I came to her father’s funeral out of purely good intentions. I just asked about Tyler out of concern, and she started lecturing me."

Rachel had long gotten used to Samantha’s modus operandi, so she wasn’t the least bit surprised. In fact, she was rather speechless.

She crossed her arms and looked disdainfully at Samantha.

"You’ve played that same trick over and over again for so many years. Is William still in the dark about it, like a fool?"

Samantha choked back tears. "Rachel, you’ve really misunderstood me! I know it was my fault that you divorced William back then, and that I really shouldn’t have come in between the two of you, but I was always the one William liked.

"You knew that he never forgot me over the years. No matter how much you hit or scold me, I can accept it. But can you please not act this way? I hope you can start life anew instead of being trapped in the past and losing yourself."

Rachel arched a brow, her interest piqued by Samantha’s words. "You said that I can hit you to appease my anger?"

Samantha didn’t expect Rachel to really do anything to her. What’s more, there were so many people around. Rachel wouldn’t dare lay a finger on her unless she was crazy.

She wiped her tears away and looked indignantly at Rachel. "If that helps you vent your anger, I can accept whatever you do to me."

"Sure, if that’s what you say."

With that, Rachel slapped Samantha hard on her cheek.

It took Samantha a moment to realize what was going on.

The sudden move stunned her, and even William was shocked. Relatives and friends around them also noticed the commotion.

"What’s going on? Why are they fighting?"

"How would I know? Wait, isn’t that Samantha Judd?"

"Is she the third party who came in between William and Rachel’s marriage? Apparently, his very first love."

"Yes, it’s her."

"I know she’s a piece of work at just one glance. How could William divorce Rachel if not for her? She’s wicked through and through."

"She had it coming!"

Samantha was shocked by the turn of events. No one helped her when she got slapped; instead, they started speaking up for Rachel.

She cupped her cheek with a hand and looked at William, embarrassment and indignation in her eyes.

"William, look at what Rachel did to me! How could she slap me?" she cried.