Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 23

Chapter 23 Thunder, Broken Candle, an Omen of Death

Chapter 23 Thunder, Broken Candle, an Omen of Death

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Beneath the dark, looming clouds, a sudden streak of lightning was followed by a thunderclap so loud it felt like i I was right. on top of me.

I crouched down where I stood, clutching my ears in fright, nearly convinced I was about to lose my senses from the fear.

When I dared to look up again, I noticed the candle from the altar had toppled over in front of Luke.

The candle was snapped in half, and the wax spread across the floor like a dark omen.

This unsettling scene caused my grandmother, who had been watching with her usual stern concern, to nearly collapse. Thankfully, Mrs. Lambert was quick to support her. "Old Madam."

Luke, typically dismissive of superstitions, could not help but feel unnerved by the candle that had seemingly targeted him. Grandma's face paled, her voice shaky, "Thunder, broken candle, an omen of death... What have you done that is so terrible?" "Grandma, I swear, it's just a coincidence," Luke tried to reassure her, but his voice lacked conviction.

Understanding the old lady's deep-seated beliefs, Mrs. Lambert immediately summoned a servant to clean up the place.

"Old Madam, it's just a coincidence. Please, don't worry yourself. You should rest."

"Mrs. Lambert, I've been uneasy. Chloe haunts my dreams every night, and it's been over ten days since she last called," Grandma confessed, her anxiety palpable. Luke's expression darkened significantly. He was well aware of my deep attachment to Grandma, frequently visiting her or at least calling every few days.

While I might disregard him, I would never neglect Grandma.

"Grandma, are you sure Chloe hasn't called?" Luke pressed, desperate for some reassurance.

"Do I look like I would lie about this?" Grandmother snapped back, her frustration clear.

At that moment, I watched as realization dawned on Luke. His face turned white and he seemed to be getting weak in the knees.

Perhaps he was beginning to understand that the disturbing details surrounding the bloody wedding dress at the police station were more than mere coincidences.

Suddenly, a servant's voice broke the tense atmosphere, "Old Madam; your package has arrived. It's from Ms. Chloe."

quickly stepped forward to receive the package. The sender's details confirmed it was indeed from me,

the package, and he

an amulet and

at Mount Spiritus before my wedding,

after the wedding, through a courier who frequently handled my

was perfect as it

she read the greeting card and clutched

buy. It requires one to make

12:07 PM

Candle, an Omen of

a gift, she must be on her way. Have someone wait for her at the

""Of course."

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the amulet's significance, "To obtain this amulet, one must really go to

explained, "it's a journey of 39,999 steps to the top, a challenge

of the earthquake when I cheerfully sent him off to the airport, handing

of its spiritual significance, he had carelessly tossed it into

bruise on my knee, he had asked about it, and I brushed it off as a minor accident, which

but he only sustained minor injuries, later realizing the amulet's potential significance when he could not find his wallet

effort behind such an amulet, he watched

you looking at? This is

smile, "Grandma, don't worry. I once had a similar amulet. Here, I've also brought you a Bible and a pendant, hoping they keep you

and seeing it was the Bible, Grandma took it with reverence. Her gaze shifted curiously over the

so

using unique materials and has received special blessings. It's meant to aid

I tried in vain to stop her. "Grandma, no! You shouldn't

matter anymore. My concern was the profound sadness Grandma would endure upon discovering the book was crafted from my

age, such a revelation would be too

deeply Grandma loved me, used

hell with me

at life to honor my filial duties

as Grandma tenderly traced the words on the

bond between family, but she appeared genuinely fond of it, her touch as gentle as when she caressed my head

Softly, I whispered, "Grandma..."