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."

package. The sender's details confirmed it

upon seeing the package, and he hastily opened

a wooden box containing an amulet and a greeting

blessed at Mount Spiritus before my wedding, was meant to ensure her

had arranged for its delivery today, after the wedding, through a courier

was perfect as it coincided

eyes as she read the greeting card

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12:07 PM

Candle,

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

""Of course."

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been quietly observing, asked Mrs. Lambert about the amulet's significance,

to the top, a challenge that can take a whole day. Many in poor health don't make

earthquake when I cheerfully sent him off

skeptical of its spiritual significance, he had carelessly tossed it into his

on my knee, he had asked about it, and I

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

understanding the effort behind such an amulet, he watched as Grandma tucked

This is from Chloe," she

resigned smile, "Grandma, don't worry. I once had a similar amulet. Here,

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

look so different

was crafted by a revered priest using unique materials and has received special blessings. It's meant to

over the book gently. I tried in vain

profound sadness Grandma would endure upon discovering the

a revelation would be too much

Grandma loved me,

pulling her down to hell with me

wish for is another shot at life to

powerless to intervene, merely observing as Grandma tenderly traced the words

of it,

Softly, I whispered, "Grandma..."