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?”

I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy

than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized

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

watching me.

263 Taking Advantage

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

thought, I pressed on the

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

you drop him off?” my mother asked.

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

got up, stretching with a yawn. “We were waiting for you to get home.”

quite special. And he treats Ava so well!”

1. thought our little girl

parents are gone, maybe

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

father seemed interested. “He has a big company, right?”

constrained. When you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since it’s all about playing

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

plane crash. They died

that’s so tragic!” My mother exclaimed. “What a tough life he

refined.”

mother sighed, then added, “I’ve heard his family background

match ours.”

overthinking things? We’re just friends for now. Besides, it’s still too early for me to decide protested. “Let’s get some sleep. It’s

about him and our