Chapter 212

As she expected, William did not sign the share return documents. Instead, he set them aside. Subsequently, he looked at her with complicated emotions in his eyes. Cordelia was clueless. She had no idea what he was going to do and say next. The office fell into an awkward silence. William only lifted his head a long time later, asking her with his rather husky voice. “Are you so eager to cut ties with me?” She pursed her lips and said nothing. “Is your mom discharged from the hospital?” His stare was piercing. “Did she tell you that?” “No,” Cordelia said softly. “I found out about it by chance that we’re not related by blood. “So I’m returning these to you today…” Her palms were sweating. She secretly checked out William’s expression. He sat up straight and asked. “Why are you doing this?” “Because I’m not a Jenner,” she answered. “These don’t belong to me.” “Cordelia, you’ve been calling me dad for so many years. I’ve been treating you as my own.” ‘Hah, have you?’ Cordelia