Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Billionaire Is 71

Chapter 71 She Said I Was Dead

Chapter 71 She Said I Was Dead

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My brother explained, "Oh, this is our family photo. You probably recognize everyone in it. By the way. didn't you have some interaction with Chloe in the past? She-

Before he could finish, Esmee let out a sharp scream. Her trembling hand shot toward the photo as her expression twisted in terror, "Dead! Dead!"

I snapped my gaze to her, a sudden intensity overtaking me. Considering the timeline, she must have been abducted just days after I died. Had she witnessed something that night?

My heart raced with anticipation-I hadn't expected her to be a crucial piece of the puzzle.

"Esmee, you need to speak up. What did you see?" I urged.

Everyone turned to ker, and Esmee's mother quickly stepped in with an apologetic tone.

"Esmee, it's New Year. You shouldn't talk about death. It'll bring bad luck!"

My mother muttered in agreement, clearly displeased. "Exactly. What kind of nonsense is this?"

Esmee's mother tried to explain. I'm sorry. My daughter was recently abducted, and it's left her mentally shaken. She seemed to be recovering, so we brought her here to thank you in person. I didn't expect this reaction.

"It's fine," my mother replied stiffly, though her irritation was obvious. She seemed eager to send the Myers family away..

Before they could leave, my father stepped forward, his eyes sharp. "What do you mean by 'dead? Explain

it"

Esmee pointed at the photo again, repeatedly saying. "Dead. Dead...

"Who died? What did you see?"

As my father approached, Esmee suddenly collapsed, clutching her head and trembling. "Don't hurt me! I won't run away!" "Mr. Sander, I'm sorry," Esmee's mother intervened. "Her condition is unstable. We'll take her home right away. Sorry to trouble you." As they hurriedly brought Esmee out, she still hadn't calmed down.

I couldn't help but feel frustrated. The truth was within reach, yet Esmee's mind, scarred by her experience in Chedor, wasn't clear. Her parents dragged her away, but even as they stepped into the swirling snow, I heard her muttering faintly, "Snow... dead dead.

what are you talking about? Who's dead? Stopying such scary things," her mother

to comfort her. 'Don't worry, Esmee. We're here. No one will

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them huddled together in the snow,

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too, but Anna had destroyed everything. Now, even in death, I

no one.

more certain that Esmee had witnessed something on the night I died. If only

my mother was grumbling, her irritation clear. "Of all days, they had to bring up death on New Year's! It's so unlucky. If she's not well, they should've stayed home instead of causing trouble

photo. He was standing where Esmee had been moments ago, and his

"Who was she talking about?

such things!" my mother snapped. "Even if Chloe's unreliable,

independent Running away from a wedding is one thing, but she'd never go that

shake his unease. He sat on the couch, lighting a cigarette as his eyes

her about her grandmother being in the hospital. No matter how upset she is with us or Luke, she's always cared most about her grandma. It's been almost a week, and she

glow of his cigarette illuminated the lines on his face. Though it had only

heavy silence was broken by Luke's voice. "Don't worry. Chloe won't die. She's

his jaw, his tense expression making it clear he believed every word Anna

you

She's

mother immediately grabbed his arm, her worry bubbling over. Then where is she? New Year

have the guts to show her face here?"

bitterness.

was off, my father studied him intently. "Luke, has Chloe gotten herself into trouble? She's been spoiled her whole life, but if she's made a mistake, you need to be understanding. Marriage is about supporting each other through difficulties." The family chimed in, each trying to smooth over the growing tension. Finally, Anna broke her silence, her voice calm yet firm. "Dad, Mom, don't bother. Chloe has messed up this time, and she's too ashamed To come

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my father asked, his tone growing

Luke. "Luke. I can't keep quiet anymore. You shouldn't have to carry

exactly what she