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."

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

tension eased upon seeing the package, and he hastily

amulet and a greeting card I had prepared for

blessed at Mount Spiritus before my wedding, was

for its delivery today, after the wedding, through a courier who frequently

as it coincided with

formed in Grandma's eyes as she read the greeting card and

buy. It requires one to make their way to its summit, where a priest blesses it. Ms. Chloe has shown great

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said, "If she's sent a gift, she must be on her way. Have someone wait

""Of course."

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about the amulet's

a journey of 39,999 steps to the top, a challenge that can take

earthquake when I cheerfully

he had carelessly tossed

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

sustained minor injuries, later realizing the amulet's

behind such an amulet, he watched as

looking at? This is

worry. I once had a similar amulet. Here, I've also

was the Bible, Grandma took it with

does it look so

using unique materials and has received

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

did not matter anymore. My concern was the profound sadness Grandma would endure

a revelation would be too much

knowing how deeply Grandma loved me, used this cruel tactic to shock

her down to hell with me when

all I wish for is another shot at life

to intervene, merely observing as Grandma tenderly traced the words on the cover

appeared genuinely fond of it, her touch as gentle

Softly, I whispered, "Grandma..."