A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 214

No way, Declan couldn’t fathom it–unless he witnessed it with his own eyes, he couldn’t believe that something terrible had happened to Chloe.

His eyes narrowed to slits as he confronted Matilda. “Cut the crap, I want the truth.”

“The truth?” Matilda’s laugh was a gentle mockery as she observed Declan’s disbelief. “Mr. Yeager, why is it that you folks always come knocking only after the ship has sailed?”

A chill descended upon Declan as he locked eyes with Matilda, searching for the telltale signs of a lie.

But there were none. Matilda’s gaze held a mocking light, as if… as if she was avenging Chloe.

“Say it again,” Declan’s voice was a low growl.

“It’d be the same story no matter how many times I repeat it.” Matilda’s laughter was brief and bitter. “She’s dead. Shouldn’t you be over the moon?”

Struck by lightning, Declan stood frozen on the spot. Despite his effort to remain composed, the shock was evident in his eyes.

alone could reverse reality. “She

fine,” Matilda snapped back, “What did you do to her, Declan? She came back one night covered in bruises. Chloe

his usual cool demeanor crumbling. He stood abruptly, facing Matilda’s accusation. “That can’t be, true. She can’t be dead. This has

do me? Declan, you should be ecstatic! One less nagging woman in your life. If I

his hands trembling

can’t be dead! Even if she were, I’d

Matilda’s blouse. “Tell

scoffed, “Her ashes are buried underground, perhaps

bone–chilling cold enveloped Declan, his voice quivering

“Mr. Yeager, let go. Chloe is dead. Congratulations, you’re free

in ice water. A lump in his throat choked back his words. He kept repeating, “It’s not possible. Chloe can’t be dead…”

so strong, so resilient. How could

He hadn’t dismissed her yet. How

She couldn’t be dead!

Impossible!