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?”

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

did I know that what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In

my stomach as I drove away from Cresswind Valley.

watching me.

263 Taking Advantage

to spot anything unusual,

thought, I pressed on the gas pedal

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

you drop him off?” my

shoes before heading

dad finally got up, stretching with a yawn.

so well!” My

1. would’ve thought our little girl

quite lonely. Since his parents are gone, maybe he

New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations

“He has a big company, right?”

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

softened. “How could this be? He

a plane crash.

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

refined.”

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

match ours.”

We’re just friends for now. Besides, it’s still too early for me to decide protested.

night, thinking about him and our conversation. The Idea of the