Chapter 397

William Turner’s gaze flickered. There was so much he wanted to say, but when the words reached his lips, they suddenly felt too awkward. They were technically married for just a month, and then separated for two and a half years. The person hadn’t changed, but those sweet lines he once said with ease now felt out of place. It just didn’t fit anymore. In the end, all William managed was a polite, “Yeah, it’s been a while.” Then, he asked, “How’ve you been these past two years?” Chloe Grace gave a faint smile. “Not bad. You?” William didn’t answer. Honestly, the past two years hadn’t been great for him, but what could he say? It wasn’t the kind of thing Chloe would care to hear. Two years apart dulls familiarity. Meeting again felt like chatting with a stranger. There was no closeness, but no resentment either. Just… calm. Too calm. He didn’t push it. After the rush of emotions settled, he cooled down. Two years had passed—maybe she had someone new now, maybe she had long moved on from