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?”

felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy weight in my heart had

would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it was not

from Cresswind Valley.

watching me.

Taking

from my car, trying to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal.

I pressed on the gas pedal and drove

were still in the living room, watching TV. I knew

him off?” my

casually, changing my shoes before heading in. “Why aren’t you two asleep yet?”

stretching with a yawn. “We

special. And he treats Ava so well!” My mother seized the opportunity to tease

1. little girl would be so

Since his parents are gone, maybe he liked the warmth of our family.”

must have spent New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations of other

has

he might be constrained. When you’re in charge, a large company can

parents are gone?” My mother’s heart softened. “How could

in a plane crash. They

tough life

refined.”

added, “I’ve heard his family

match ours.”

now. Besides, it’s still too early for me to decide protested. “Let’s get some sleep. It’s

that night, thinking about him and our conversation. The Idea