Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 29

hapter 29 Has Mrs Bolton Returned Home?

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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.

landed on Anna. "Anna, why are

told you everything I

prepared for this moment, already having a strategy for 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 coming to Cloudville to ask her assistance with finding a place to

know why my

You deliberately deceived everyone and tried to

you're wrong! I found that video on a high school friend's social media. He happened to be in Cloudville recently. It's just a

pleading as she looked up at Luke, tears brimming in her eyes. "Luke, don't you believe me

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remained clouded with suspicion, his silence speaking volumes. It was as though he was weighing her words, trying to

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

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?

I'll beat the truth out of you." Grandma moved her wheelchair closer, raising

land, my father grabbed the cane mid-swing. "Mom, stop! Anna was only trying to help; don't take

had something to do with Chloe's disappearance,

streamed down Anna's face as she shook her head frantically. "Grandma, I wasn't even at Chloe's wedding. I had a relapse that day and couldn't attend. I never saw

If she knew anything about Chloe's whereabouts, she would've told us right away.

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

to defend her, Luke

kneeling, and he towered over her, his expression devoid

seen through her act? Was he realizing who this

detached. "Anna, have you been lying to me? Tell me

and merciless gaze.

known each other for years. I don't want you to lie

vigorously. "If you don't believe me, I'll swear on it. If I had anything to do with Chloe's disappearance,

could finish the sentence, Luke swiftly covered her mouth,

feet, his voice softer now. "Alright, I believe you.