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.

fierce, as if volume alone could reverse reality. “She

to her, Declan? She came back one night covered in bruises. Chloe was nothing but loyal and devoted to you, and all she got in return was your scorn! Don’t you

“That can’t be, true. She can’t be

should be ecstatic! One less nagging woman

a knife through Declan’s chest, his hands trembling as he grasped the enormity of his loss.

talk nonsense! Chloe can’t be dead! Even if she were, I’d dig her

grabbed Matilda’s blouse. “Tell me, where

are buried underground, perhaps you should go dig

Declan, his voice

do I have to say it?” Matilda’s gaze darkened. “Mr. Yeager,

been doused in ice water. A lump in his throat choked back his

so strong, so resilient. How could she

He hadn’t dismissed her yet.

be dead! He hadn’t even considered what he’d do if she were gone.

Impossible!