Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 263

t foolish enough to compete with a memory. If you’re trying to find her in me, let’s part ways right here. I won’t be anyone’s replacement.”

With that, I tried to push him away and get up.

He was startled and quickly held me down. “No, it’s not like that. You’re you. I don’t care about Annalise. She has nothing to do with me. I’ve told you to only believe in me. I’ll explain it all eventually, but not now.”

“Why not?

“You shouldn’t know too much right now. There will come a day when you’ll understand. You’re the person I’ve been searching for,” he said as he gently brushed away my stray hair.

W-Why are you saying this?”

‘m still investigating. Many pieces don’t fit together, so I can’t give you a definite answer yet. Give me Remember my word, no matter what happens or how many obstacles arise. Trust me Trust

“Give me a hint!” I pleaded.

“My parents‘ death isn’t that simple!” His eyes flickered with pain.

My mouth fell open. “You mean… the plane crash was orchestrated?”

“I’m still looking into it.”

We both fell silent.

After a long while, he kissed my neck. “Annalise was an incredibly important person, but I only feel remorse for her, not love. So, don’t dwell on her anymore. You’re the one I see. The rest are just players in

the scene, understand?”

As I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of

that what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it was

in my stomach as I drove away from Cresswind Valley. It

watching me.

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trying to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal. However, that strange feeling persisted.

on the gas pedal and drove

parents were still in the living room, watching TV. I knew they had been waiting

off?” my mother

casually, changing my shoes before heading in. “Why aren’t

with a yawn. “We were waiting for you

so well!” My mother seized the opportunity

1. our little girl would be so clingy?”

quite lonely. Since his parents are gone, maybe he liked the warmth

must have spent New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations

interested. “He has a big company,

a large company

My mother’s heart softened. “How could this be? He looked quite

plane crash. They died

a tough life he must’ve had. Yet he still looks so

refined.”

then added, “I’ve heard his family background is quite impressive. It

match ours.”

for now. Besides, it’s still too

our conversation. The Idea of the plane