Chapter 8 Declan had a black profile picture on WhatsApp . His WhatsApp name was Turner . The friend request message he sent to Willow read , [ Declan Turner ] Willow was stunned , instinctively suspecting that Declan had figured out that Rita was her , she was Willow . Declan had a prejudice against Willow . If Declan had known that she was Rita and Willow , her job opportunity at Regal Group would definitely have been in jeopardy . Willow dared not turn around , worried that her guilt would be laid bare under Declans sharp , oppressive gaze . She sent a message to Freya . After waiting for the sound of Freyas reply notification , she felt the substantial investigative gaze on her shift away . After a while , Willow switched her phone to silent mode before accepting Declans friend request . Before getting off the plane , she saw Declans message . [ Hi , I am Declan . I have explained the situation to my mom , and I will keep the truth hidden for three months . I hope you can get a divorce during this period and do not complicate matters with this relationship . ] It was concise and clear . Clearly , it was a veiled warning . Willow replied : [ Mr. Turner , I understand what you mean . I appreciate your help . [ I wont do anything unnecessary , nor will I use this relationship or Hannah to scheme against the Turner family . Please rest assured . ] At most , Im just after the job opportunity at Regal Group and its salary , she thought to herself . The messages were sent . Willow saw Declan look at his phone . But he did not reply to her message . The plane landed smoothly . Willow took the initiative to greet him . For the product promotion details you mentioned , should I discuss them directly with you ? added she . Declan briefly glanced at Willows face before looking away , displaying his WhatsApp number . He asked , Would it be convenient for you to add me on WhatsApp ? It was a polite question but carried an oppressive tone . Willows heart trembled slightly as she took out her phone . 1/6 12:54 Tue , 11 Mar Chapter 8 She entered the number and sent a friend request . Declan glanced at his phone screen , accepted the friend request , and put his phone away . This Saturday , is that available for you ? asked he . Yes , answered Willow . Dont you need to spend time with your husband and children ? Willow smiled . Turner ; Ive already gotten a divorce and have no children Declan didnt say anything else and got off the plane . Willow breathed a sigh of relief subtly . 54 % She wouldnt be narcissistic enough to think that Declan wanted to add her on WhatsApp ; he showed his number because he suspected something . He was also testing her family situation . Fortunately , she had kept a backup plan . She had two phone numbers and two WhatsApp . Otherwise , she would have been caught . Willow left the airport , and her phone vibrated . It was a message from Declan . He sent a business card to her and said , [ Rita , please discuss the relevant work with him . ] Willow breathed a sigh of relief . Declan had indeed been testing her earlier . ***** Willow spent a night resting at the hotel and drove back to the villa the next day . Maddie was surprised to see her . Clark , youre finally back ! Where are Elijah and Bobby ? asked Willow . Maddie said , Mr. Clark said he would pick up Bobby directly after work ; they should be here soon . Then Ill wait , said Willow . Maddie made the coffee that Willow liked and looked at Willow hesitantly . Finally , she asked , Mrs. Clark , where did you go these past few days ? I went out to clear my mind and even got a job opportunity . At the thought of this , a hint of a smile flickered in Willows eyes . Maddie said , Congratulations ! Are you tired ? Let me make you something delicious . No need ; Ill take the divorce papers and leave . 2/6 Chapter B Maddie froze . Clark , you really want a divorce ? Yes Maddie sighed . They should get divorced but I want to go with Mrs. Clark These past few days , Elijah had been picking up Bobby after work . Sandra suggested going along and Elijah didnt refuse . Sometimes , he even deliberately asked Sandra to stay longer and have a cup of coffee or dinner to delay a bit . He hoped to punish Willow for her unexplained disappearance when she finally showed up . But Willow never appeared . Elijah had thought about calling her . But he didnt call her because he couldnt bring himself to do it . In their relationship , it had always been Willow who submitted . He didnt want to be the one who submitted . And even if he called , it couldnt be connected ; she had blocked him . It was useless . The car arrived at the kindergarten . Elijah didnt get out of the car . Sandra got out and waited outside the kindergarten gate . Bobby stayed in the queue , looking out and seeing Sandra . He pursed his lips , lowered his head , fiddled with the edge of his shirt , and slowly walked out . The parents outside the gate were chatting . Miss Brooks , here you are again ! Wheres Mrs. Clark ? Havent seen her for days . Sandra replied with a smile , She has some errands to run , so I came instead . The parents saw through it but didnt say anything . They whispered among themselves . What errands ? More like Mrs. Clark cant be bothered to show up . Miss Brookss probably angling to take over . Does she think were stupid ? Who picks up their kids with an assistant ? Mr. Clarks gone mad , and Miss Brookss shameless . Sandra heard everything and looked angry . She silently clenched her fists . Since deciding to take this step , she was prepared for the snide comments . 8/6 Chapter 8 She wasnt afraid . Bobby walked out of the kindergarten . A chubby kid named Vergil West saw Bobby walking toward Sandra and hurried forward to catchy with hien Rothy why didnt your mom come to pick you up ? Does she not want you anymonter Bobby turned around to correct him . Im the one who doesnt want her Vergils eyes lit up at this . His mom had passed away during childbirth , leaving him with his dad and grandparents . He didnt have a mom . So he said , You dont want her ? Then give me your mom . Grandma , Bobbys mom bakes the most delicios cookie di go get her and make her my mom . Bobby got annoyed immediately and pushed Vergil . In your dreams ! I dont want her , and neither should your Bobby pushed him without apologizing and ran off . Sandra quickly followed him . Vergils grandmother saw Vergil being pushed and was furious . What a shameless mistress and a heartless child He prated my grandson without even apologizing . No wonder his real mom doesnt want him . The onlookers agreed . Bobby ran to the car . Sandra followed and opened the door for him . Bobby climbed in the back seat and sat there silently , fuming . Elijah held the steering wheel with one hand , his cigarette hanging out the window , and noticed Bobbys bad mood in the rearview mirror . He asked , What happened ? Sandra said , A kid at the kindergarten picked a fight ; Bobby is upset . Bobby shouted , Its all Moms fault ! If it werent for her , that fatty wouldnt dare say those things . Elijah didnt respond , just took a couple of puffs from his cigarette . Bobby coughed from the back before Elijah remembered and stubbed it out . Willow used to remind him . Now , without her , he couldnt remember himself . Sandra tried to cheer Bobby up . Bobby , how about this ? My treat ; lets get some hamburgers for you . Elijah frowned . Again ? Theyd eaten hamburgers three times this week already . Elijah refused , Not today ; well eat at home . 4/6 54 % Chapter 8 Bobby didnt say anything , he just turned his face toward the window and looked angry . Elijah glanced back and saw Bobbys pouting face , which reminded him of Willow . He remembered when he was in school , there was a time when he was mischievous in class and threw a bug on Willows desk , which scared Willow so much that she jumped up . The teacher had sent them both out into the hallway to stand facing the wall as punishment . That was the same expression Willow had worn then . It was an irresistibly cute pout that seemed to beg for attention and comfort , making one couldnt help but want to pinch her cheeks and pamper her just the way she wanted . Later , she stopped showing that side when she was angry . And Elijah realized she had changed ; she would give in . So he felt it wasnt necessary and didnt bother to comfort her . The car arrived home . Bobby wordlessly opened the door and got out . Sandra was about to get out when Elijah said , Youve had a long day ; Ill have the driver take Without Willow around , there was no audience for the act . Sandras face turned pale , and she managed a strained smile and nodded . you back . Elijah got out of the car and saw his son on the steps , hesitated for a moment , then abruptly stopped himself , letting out an audible humph , and turned his face away . He wouldnt usually behave like this in front of others . Elijah felt a pang in his chest . He walked quickly inside and saw Willow . She looked the same , unchanged in appearance but somehow different , like a tree coming back to life in spring . Elijah looked at her , feeling an inexplicable tightness in his throat . Willow stood up when she saw them return . But Elijah suddenly turned and called out , Sandra . Willow lowered her eyes , her long lashes casting a shadow that hinted at sadness . She gave herself a self deprecating smile . 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