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?”

comforted me. As I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The

burden I had ever carried. In

drove away from Cresswind Valley.

watching me.

263 Taking Advantage

anything unusual, but everything appeared normal.

on the

still in the living room, watching TV.

drop him off?” my

heading in. “Why aren’t you two

yawn. “We were

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

1. little girl would

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

New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations

“He has a

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

mother’s heart softened. “How could this

in a plane crash.

exclaimed. “What a tough life he must’ve

refined.”

family background is quite impressive. It

match ours.”

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

thinking about him and our conversation. The