Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 29

hapter 29 Has Mrs Bolton Returned Home?

Chapter 29 Has Mrs Bolton Returned Home? +5 Free Coins

The moment those words left her mouth, everyone in the room froze. It felt like I was some kind of recording device, capturing every flicker of surprise on their faces.

I had been "dead" for days, and yet, the truth, that I had never gone to Cloudville, was something they could've easily confirmed with a phone call. My family, my husband-none of them had even bothered to check.

It was like they'd simply let me "disappear." If word got out, it would be the biggest joke in town.

Luke's face turned as white as a sheet. He must be pondering about everything that had happened recently.

Whether in those vague videos or those so-called Ms. Sander, he had never seen me in person from the start.

The video footage was blurry, and in his anger, he hadn't even thought to show my photo to the neighbors for verification before storming off.

But now, Grandma had spoken, shattering everyone's assumptions. They couldn't believe what they were hearing.

"Mom, are you sure Chloe didn't go to Cloudville?" My father inquired, his face stern.

Grandma disregarded him. "She's your daughter, you should know if she went or not. Or do you just not care if she's alive or dead?" Her words landed like a slap across their faces.

"Mom, our family's been through a lot recently. I just haven't had the chance to look into it, but I'll do it right now," my father muttered. While they spoke, Luke had already dialed Roy. Three minutes later, Roy called him back.

"How is it?" he asked.

"Mr. Bolton, your wife did book a ticket to Cloudville, but she didn't board the flight. There's no record of her passing through security either. I've sent someone to check if she ever made it to the airport, but pulling the surveillance footage will take some time." Luke's expression turned grim as he spoke, "Don't just check that day. Go over every other possible time, place, and mode of transportation. I want everything reviewed thoroughly."

"Understood, Mr. Bolton."

Now, he couldn't declare me as missing. The only certainty was that I had never left for Cloudville.

sharpened as it landed on Anna. "Anna, why are you

a wounded expression. "Luke, I'm not lying. I told you everything I knew. If you don't believe me, you can look at my chat history

when her lie was exposed. Her chat history showed nothing more than casual conversations with relatives, where one of them had inadvertently mentioned that I was

me. I really don't know why my sister didn't board the flight,"

shared that video. You deliberately deceived

social media. He happened to be

tears brimming in her eyes. "Luke, don't you believe

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speaking volumes. It was as though he was weighing

Anna dropped to her knees. "Grandma, I know you've never liked me, but why

face remained stern, her hand slamming the armrest of her chair. "That's what I'm wondering too. Why would you meddle in this, mislead everyone, and throw us all off? What are you planning?

out of you." Grandma moved her wheelchair closer, raising her cane and

mid-swing. "Mom, stop! Anna was

turned to Dad in disbelief. "Have you lost your mind? I assume this girl had something to do with Chloe's disappearance, but you're still defending her

her head frantically. "Grandma, I wasn't even at Chloe's wedding. I had a relapse that

gentle and kind. If she knew anything about Chloe's whereabouts, she would've told us right away. There's no reason for her

"Mom, I understand you're concerned about Chloe, but you can't take it out on Anna. She's not in the best health to begin

the Sanders rallied around Anna to defend her, Luke began walking toward her;

kneeling, and he towered over her, his expression devoid of the usual warmth. All that remained

her act? Was he realizing who this woman

have you been lying

meeting his indifferent and merciless gaze.

years. I don't want you to lie to

shook her head vigorously. "If you don't believe me, I'll swear on it.

could finish the sentence, Luke swiftly covered her mouth, stopping her

his voice softer now. "Alright, I believe you. No