Chapter 481

William didn't look back as he turned and walked away. He moved into the apartment and made a phone call, handing over the divorce stuff to Mr. Bradford without hesitation. By the time everything was settled, it was already late. After a shower, he lay down on the bed, staring at the ceiling, thoughts drifting. How’s Chloe doing now? What about Autumn and Gabriel? Normally, William didn’t think too highly of Mason. But right now, Mason was the only one who would bother with him. In the middle of the night, William sent him a message. "Is she doing okay? And the kids?" He figured Mason wouldn’t reply—or at least not that fast. But five minutes later, a message popped up. The answer hit him like a punch—cold and crushing. William put down his phone slowly, covering his face with both hands. Shares, betrayal—none of that mattered anymore. He just wanted Chloe to make it through. He just wanted her to live. ... After that, William flew to Brankenheim every two weeks. He still could only wa