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?”

left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy weight in my heart had finally

what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it was not a warning at all, but his deepest fear.

as I drove away from Cresswind Valley. It was as if

watching me.

263 Taking Advantage

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

that nagging thought, I pressed on the gas pedal and drove

watching TV.

off?”

I replied casually, changing my shoes before heading in. “Why

dad finally got up, stretching with a yawn. “We were waiting for you to

seems quite special. And he treats Ava so well!” My mother

1. our little

are gone, maybe he liked the warmth of our

Year’s alone

“He has a big company, right?”

the company, the more he might be constrained. When you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since it’s all about playing it safe,” I remarked, perhaps

of his parents are gone?” My mother’s heart softened. “How could this be? He looked quite young.”

plane crash.

exclaimed. “What a tough life he must’ve had. Yet he still

refined.”

his family background

match ours.”

for now. Besides, it’s still too early for me

that night, thinking about him and our conversation.