Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 2

Upon hearing the police officer's voice, I couldn't help but wonder if Luke would even feel a pang of sadness upon learning of my death. Would he? After more than twenty years together, could it really all be so easily forgotten?

Luke's face, always so composed, showed no sign of concern. He asked casually, "It's just a wedding dress?"

now it's just a But Ms. Sander might in rule the possibility of suicide. We discovered " Before the officer could finish, Luke abruptly interrupted. "I don't know who reported this, but I know chloe very well. She wouldn't take her own life. She's pulled these stunts before. There's no need to waste police resources on her little rich-girl antics." The officer icer was taken aback. We had only gotten married the day before, and Luke displayed no concern for my safety.

The officer tried to continue, but Luke had already ended the call.

I almost laughed a bitter, self-deprecating laugh at the idea that Luke might still have feelings for me.

I was dead!

Even with the police involved, he still thought I was playing some trivial game!

Anna wrapped around Luke like a vine. "Luke, what if Chloe is truly in danger?"

Luke's brows knitted together. "On the phone yesterday, Chloe did sound weak and like she was asking for help."

It cou

could be that I tried on Chloe's wedding dress, and she was upset, so she threw it into the river. But we genuinely love each other. I've controlled my feelings and let you have her. What more could Chloe want?

"You hired the designer to work on that dress with my preferences in mind. Why should she be so petty about me trying it on? It's a million-dollar gown-how could she just toss it away! And now it's causing trouble at the police station. Isn't this deliberately embarrassing the Boltons?" Luke's anxiety faded, replaced by his usual contempt for me.

A week ago, when I went to try on the wedding dress, I found Anna already wearing it. She had even altered the color and size to fit her.

I asked her to take it off. Before I could say anything harsh, my family chided me, saying it was just a dress. Letting my sister try it on was no big deal.

as if she was the genuine Mrs. Bolton, while I was

Anna fell into the river at age five.

and I lost t consciousness. When I woke up, I found that the young heir of the Boltons had rescued me, while my sister had disappeared into

up connected to Luke, growing

Luke's father, Adam Bolton, introduced his new wife into the family, and Anna came along with her. At that time, Luke was deeply

years ago, at my engagement party, Anna suddenly regained her memory and claimed to be the lost fifth daughter

suddenly fell to her knees before me, clutching my gown and crying, "Chloe, why did you trick me and push me into the river back then?" I was stunned, having no idea

whether as

leaving

I won't compete with you for anything. Please stop hurting me. I miss Mom, Dad, and Ethan. Can I please go home?" My dad raised his hand and struck me hard. "I never imagined you could be so cruel at such a young age. Anna was only five then. How could you

"That's not true. I didn't

she lie so dramatically to deceive us? Anna, my poor daughter, you've endured so much

would

turned into a chaotic family drama, and I was given the label of an

smeared and my voice hoarse from trying

Adam, usually

so kind.

instructed him to

that he felt I

case. He held me close, his fingers gently patting my back. "I believe you. How could I not? You're the kindest, sweetest girl there is." How had the man who once stood firmly

them from the bed, my heart heavy

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how deeply I mourned, my hollow eyes could

it felt as if a cold breeze was passing