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.

on Anna. "Anna, why are you

on a wounded expression. "Luke, I'm not lying. I told you everything I knew.

casual conversations with relatives, where one

know why my sister didn't board

the one who shared that video. You deliberately

video on a high school friend's social media. He happened to be

brimming in her eyes. "Luke, don't you believe me either? I only wanted to help. I wanted

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silence speaking volumes. It was as

me, but why would I lie to you? What would I gain

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

you." Grandma moved her wheelchair closer, raising her cane and swinging it

the blow could land, my father grabbed the cane mid-swing. "Mom, stop! Anna was only

you lost your mind? I assume this girl had something to do with Chloe's disappearance, but you're still defending her until

frantically. "Grandma, I wasn't even at Chloe's wedding. I had a relapse that day and couldn't attend. I never saw her, let alone know where

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

but you can't take it out on Anna.

defend her, Luke began walking

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

Luke finally seen through her act? Was he realizing

"Anna, have you been lying to me? Tell me the

lifted her head, meeting his indifferent and merciless gaze. She bit her lip gently before whispering, "Luke, I

for years. I don't want you to lie to me,

on it. If I had anything to do with Chloe's disappearance,

covered her mouth, stopping her from saying something she might

helped her to her feet, his voice softer now. "Alright, I