After a deep consideration, Rachel shook her head. "Sorry, Mr. Hills."
"You think she wouldn't?" Edmund concluded in a thin, hoarse voice. His shoulders began to rise and fall, matching the breathing that was too difficult to suppress. "You think my wife wouldn't come home with me? She'd rather stay with her new husband?"
Rachel took a deep breath. She actually couldn't bear to see Edmund's face suddenly pale with bloodshot eyes. However, she also didn't dare to give hope that could threaten her family.
"Sorry, Mr. Hills. If your wife is happy with her new life, why don't you just let her go? I think ...." Rachel swallowed hard. "It's what's best for you guys. It's what's fairest for everyone."
The wound in Edmund's heart was like being splashed with vinegar. His face wrinkled, he w
