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?”

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

said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it

my stomach as I drove away from Cresswind Valley. It was as

watching me.

263 Taking Advantage

trying to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal. However, that strange feeling

that nagging thought, I pressed on

still in the living room, watching TV. I knew

you drop him off?” my mother

my shoes before heading in. “Why aren’t you

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

so well!”

1. would’ve thought our little girl would

his parents are gone,

New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations

interested. “He has a big company,

large company can be limiting since it’s all about playing it safe,” I

softened.

a plane crash. They died

tough life he must’ve had. Yet he still looks

refined.”

then added, “I’ve heard his family background is quite impressive. It doesn’t

match ours.”

now. Besides, it’s still too

night, thinking about him and our conversation. The