Chapter 15

I turned, my voice ice cold: "Look Hudson, you're officially the last face I ever wanted to see in this

lifetime."

The pain hit his eyes hard. He gave this awkward nod: "Yeah... I found Noah's note. I know I messed up beyond fixing."

"I just... I wanted to see you. Just knowing you're alive, that's enough for me. How are you, Reese?"

"Without you around to destroy my life? Yeah, I'm great. I'd be even better if you never showed your face again."

He went ghost-white. Couldn't get a word out.

Finally, a bitter laugh:

"Knew that was coming. Still had this stupid hope, you know? Like maybe... but seeing your eyes now? That's it. I know I've lost you forever."

"Won't bug you anymore, promise. You gave up everything for me - your career, your dreams, fifteen years of your life.”

"I failed you both you and our Noah. I'll make it right. Go be free, Reese. I'll always wish you happiness."

only trace of his presence was a damp spot where he had stood moments before, tears splashing onto the ground

later, my account

Hudson had turned himself in. His hitman went down with

that Hudson had killed himself

found him clutching the

one knew how he got it inside. Didn't

I heard, I touched

finally rest

suicide, I'd fully immersed myself in my new

company,

Perfect Lie Hides Behind

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natural talent for jewelry design combined with my authentication skills had made me one

me assets.

last year, after

it all. After 1"died" in

reached

to join me in Switzerland, sacrificing

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