My Darling, My Dearest novel Chapter 349

Bill shook his head slightly and his blurry thoughts became clear. "Andy, how did I come back last night?" he asked.

"You drove yourself here! I don't know how you managed to drive in this condition."

Just the mere thought of it brought goose bumps onto Andy's body. He turned pale with fear.

He always waited for Bill before he went to sleep. Last night was no exception. He sat in the hall, waiting for Bill's arrival. On glancing at the clock, he realized it would be dawn in no time. Fearing something had happened to him, he stood up to make a call. Just then he heard the doorknob being twisted open. He caught sight of Bill staggering with car keys in his hand. Quickly, Andy went to support him. Bill was making some weird noises. Andy didn't know whether he was laughing or crying.

Seeing his condition, Andy asked him who had dropped him here.

Bill said he drove himself back. It seemed like he wasn't able to make sense of his surroundings.

Andy was taken aback. He carried Bill to his room. Once he was asleep, he hurriedly went to the garage. The car Bill drove today was parked there! He couldn't imagine how Bill had managed to drive in this state.

After sleeping for a few hours, Bill felt much better. He drank the tea in one gulp and put the cup on the bedside table. His phone rang, and it was Rachel. "Bill, are you free this evening? I have something urgent to discuss with you."

For a second, he didn't know what to reply. After a while, he answered, "I'm kind of busy this evening."

"What about tomorrow?" Rachel asked again. He could tell she was hell-bent on meeting him.

"Forget it, we can see each other tonight."

After hanging up, he continued to stare blankly at his phone. Bill's plan was to drag this. But it was too cowardly. Sooner or later, it had to happen.

After she got off work, Rachel received a message from Bill. She took a taxi to the restaurant he had mentioned. Once she was there, she instantly noticed Bill, sitting alone in a corner. She sat with an apologetic look and explained, "I'm sorry. I couldn't make it on time due to the traffic jam."

"It's okay. I have arrived only a few minutes ago.

I ordered as soon as I reached." Bill poured her a glass of water and took out a leaflet from the travel club that was opposite the restaurant. "Rachel, I'm a bit tired of this monotonous life. I might travel somewhere. Can you help me choose my destination?"

Rachel, who was bracing herself to say what she wanted to say, was distracted by his words. She pointed at an island and said, "How about this island?"

She put down the leaflet, looked up at Bill and added, "Actually I have something important to tell you."

Pretending like he hadn't heard her, Bill pointed his finger at another beautiful place on the leaflet and said, "Don't you think this place is better? I am sure the sun is too strong in the island you had picked. I care a lot about my appearance. If I get a sun burn, I won't feel confident showing you my face."

"Bill, I..." Rachel frowned and didn't understand why he was doing this.

Realizing she wasn't feeling comfortable, he said, "Rachel, can you delay it a little? I want to have a nice and peaceful meal. Once that is done, you can talk."

Seeing the imploring look in his eyes, Rachel didn't have the heart to object. She nodded her head in agreement.

She told herself it wouldn't hurt to put if off for a couple of minutes. Then she smiled and discussed with him the destination that would be suitable for his next trip. However, once he was done eating, he put down his chopsticks and looked her in the eye. The friendly atmosphere turned gloomy.

She felt it too. With a sigh, she said, "Bill, I've made up my mind to be with Jack again."

Bill had already predicted what she would say. That was the reason he had asked her to delay it. Hence there wasn't much surprise on his face. He lit a cigarette, took a drag and asked in a low voice, "Do you mind?"

Rachel shook her head. She knew he was hurting inside and she had lost a friend. But she couldn't ignore the relief she was feeling. Now that she had got it out of her system, her job was done.

After a moment of silence, Bill flicked the ash off his cigarette and said slowly, "Rachel, when you left yesterday, I knew this is how it would be. I could see how madly in love you are with him. I was buying myself more time, just so I could entertain this fantasy. But of course, I knew sooner or later that bubble had to burst."

His eyes were ice cold. He moved forward and touched her face. This softened his expression a bit. "But I am glad you have found both love and happiness. I hope every day of your life is filled with happiness. That's all I can say."

As he spoke, her vision became blurry with tears.

She put her hand on her forehead to cover her red eyes. "I'm sorry, Bill."

Her voice reeked of sadness. She paused for a moment and continued, "I am sure there is someone special for you. I hope you find both love and happiness as well."

She didn't know what else to say.

Bill shook his head and laughed like she had cracked a joke. "No, I can assure you it won't happen."

He took money from his wallet and put it on the table. Then he stood up to leave. Before leaving, he turned one last time and said, "Rachel, like it or not, I will always be here, waiting for you. If things don't work out with him, I want you to consider me. If ever he tries to hurt you, I will punch his face. Do you hear me?"

However, he left before she could give a reply.

Now that he was gone, she could let her guard down. Sitting on her own in the restaurant, Rachel began to weep her heart out.