Even After Death Novel (Olivia)

If Kurt hadn't died, at least her daughter would still have a father. Perhaps things wouldn't have turned out like this.

The doctor dressed Jack's wounds and exited the room. With an inquisitive look, he asked, "Miss, this man has a lot of scars on his body. Who is he?"

Marina gave him a stack of cash. "Don't ask anything you shouldn't. This is your fee."

The doctor's eyes lit up at the sight of so much money. He understood that Marina had to be someone important, and he should just take the money and shut up.

"Understood, miss. His condition is stable. He just needs to rest for a while."

"Thanks."

Marina called Tim over. "Send the doctor back."

She went back to the bedroom.

Jack was topless and lying in bed. She could see his bandaged arms while his torso was covered by a blanket.

The lighting in the basement was bad, so she hadn't gotten a good look before. She finally had a chance to get a good look at Jack.

He almost looked identical to Kurt. Marina couldn't tell the difference between the two despite having known Kurt for many years and being quite familiar with him.

that Kurt had a gunshot wound

corner of the blanket, but Jack gripped her wrist tightly as

out in

already opened

sure that the man before her wasn't Kurt the moment he opened his eyes. Kurt would never look at her

gaze was cold and distant.

voice was different

she realized he wasn't

know me? Who are

Kurt was close with, as Kurt would tell

Marina the first

proud young lady. She's stunning when she dances. She's like

picture in secret. She gave me a good beating because of

remembered how excited Kurt was when he talked about

can marry her. Why won't she

me down again. She threw out the sand I brought back from the desert. She said she would ground my bones to dust

Jack with

nephew soon. After I return from this mission, I'll visit the Carltons and ask for Marina's hand in

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