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."

the package. The sender's details confirmed it was indeed from me, complete with

upon seeing the package, and he

wooden box containing an amulet and a greeting card I had

Mount Spiritus before my wedding, was meant to ensure

delivery today, after the

perfect as it coincided with Grandma's

Grandma's eyes as she read

simply buy. It requires one to make their way to its summit, where a priest blesses it.

12:07 PM

Broken Candle,

gift, she must be on her way. Have

""Of course."

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asked Mrs. Lambert about the amulet's significance, "To obtain this amulet, one

journey of 39,999 steps to the top, a challenge that can take a whole day. Many in

the earthquake when I cheerfully sent him off

skeptical of its spiritual significance, he had carelessly tossed it

had a bruise on my knee, he had asked about it, and I brushed

many had perished, but he only sustained minor injuries, later realizing

effort behind such an amulet, he

at? This is from Chloe," she

once had a similar amulet. Here, I've also brought you a Bible and a pendant,

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

it look so different than

revered priest using unique materials and has received special blessings.

in vain

was the profound sadness

revelation would be too much to

knowing how deeply Grandma loved me, used

regret not pulling her down to hell

wish for is another shot at life to

as Grandma tenderly traced the words

genuinely fond of it,

Softly, I whispered, "Grandma..."