Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 26

Chapter 26 You're Back

Chapter 26 You're Back

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After the cake was cut, everyone sat down to eat, but Grandma excused herself, saying she wasn't feeling well, and returned to her room.

I returned to the Bible scripture, waiting quietly.

From the doorway, I could hear Grandma's voice. "Mrs. Lambert, get someone to check out what's going on in Cloudville. Something doesn't feel right."

"Old Madam, are you that sure the person in that video isn't Ms. Chloe?"

Grandma shot Mrs. Lambert a look. "I watched Chloe grow up. Don't you think I know her character? Even if she'd fallen for someone else, she'd have divorced Luke first. She wouldn't do something like this while still married."

"You're right. Ms. Chloe has turned down countless suitors over the years. She's always been sensible, so it's unlikely she'd lose her mind and use her body to get back at Mr. Bolton out of spite."

Grandma gritted her teeth. "If I can figure this out, how is it that Luke, who grew up with her, believes other people's lies? When Chloe comes back, I'll make sure she divorces him. Marriage is built on trust, and if even her husband can't believe in her, what's the point of staying together?"

I couldn't help but feel a sting in my eyes after listening to her words. Grandma saw things clearly, yet the person who grew up by my side just couldn't understand.

"Anyway, quietly have someone look into what's going on in Cloudville. Find out what Chloe is doing over there."

"All right, Old Madam, you should wash up and get some rest. Maybe Ms. Chloe will be back tomorrow."

"Fine."

Grandma let out a long sigh and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

At ten o'clock, after taking her medicine, Grandma sat staring at the slice of cake on the table. She had glanced at it several times that night.

"Old Madam, you should sleep."

"It's not midnight yet. I'm waiting for Chloe."

When she mentioned me, a gentle light appeared in her eyes. "She's always loved sweets since she was little, and I've always spoiled her. I even found a chef to teach me how to make her favorite treats. She's such a sweet child. Even when I got older and couldn't get around easily, she would often come over to cook for me." "She'd say, since I watched her grow up, she'd take care of me as I grew old."

As she spoke, tears streamed down Grandma's face. "Mrs. Lambert, Chloe has always been so devoted. She'd never just disappear. I'm just afraid something's happened to her."

anymore. She's a grown woman. What could happen to her? And with

child. "Don't worry, Ms. Chloe's probably just upset with Mr. Bolton. Women have their moods, and she's likely avoiding him by turning off her phone so he can't reach her through us. She's just mad at him right

Chloe would never let anything bad happen. But Luke is

the spirit! And if you cry until your eyes are all swollen, it'll only make

"If she comes back, make sure she

course. You rest now. I'll keep an eye on the door, and if Ms. Chloe returns, I'll

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their conversation, I reached out toward the cake, desperately wanting a taste-just one

the cake over and over, and I screamed in

Lord! Why was it

ready to let

people die so soon, while the wicked get to keep on

She clutched her Bible close as if it could offer her some

used to hold me when I was little. Her embrace was so

become human again, just to fulfill the wishes

still unwilling to

side and returned to Luke's hands

was at a

his wrist, a small attempt to calm the turmoil

of whiskey. "Luke, this has to be some kind of misunderstanding. We all know what kind of person your wife is. Remember back in college that senior who practically went

side profile. It

Luke didn't respond.

just kept downing drink after

to him. "Mr. Bolton, even if Mrs. Bolton has left, you still have

glass on

one command, all the hostesses

tried to say something, but Luke cut him

Luke was alone in the large, empty

I got there, he had already had quite

my name in anguish. "Chloe, why did you betray me? Why?" When I didn't answer, he grabbed his phone and started sending voice

coming to Cloudville tomorrow! You won't get away from

the couch, his face dark and menacing, his eyes bloodshot, and a mix of despair

drunk. Let me take

What's the point