Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 222 Darling, Keep Going

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In the past, Bill and the Wilchers only crossed paths once a year during holidays. To him, they were strangers aside from their insatiable greed.

Over time, he paid little attention to his wife and remained completely unaware of the mistreatment Philippa endured.

Now, I shattered the illusion of family bonds and struck a nerve with Bill. How could he possibly let it slide so easily?

Seeing his rising anger, Harper immediately softened his stance and reprimanded his wife, "What a disgrace. Go back inside and take it off right now!"

When she returned, dressed in her own clothes, Bill wasted no time and ordered them to leave the house.

Linette hesitated, clearly unwilling to leave. Bill glanced at the rest of the group and declared, "You're disturbing my wife's rest. I need you all to go."

For years, he had endured these freeloaders out of respect for my mom. He despised those who around with hands outstretched, so his patience had always been thin. The Wilchers never expected his demeanor to shift so drastically after just a few words from me.

only came

Desperation filled Benjamin's eyes as he turned to Philippa. "Philippa, say something. We're family. Even if there's a fracture, the bond still holds." However, my mom has been struggling with severe morning sickness lately. Perhaps, after all these years, her trust in them had already faded away.

From beginning to end, she stayed curled up on the couch, remaining completely silent.

When Benjamin finally spoke to her, she replied coolly, "You can all leave. Zoey will take care of me."

"Fine! You're the real family, we are not. Let's go," he muttered, attempting to smooth things over.

Benjamin always resorted to this tactic to pressure Philippa. I had no doubt his next step would be dragging Granny into it, using her as leverage to force compliance.

For two decades, his approach had always been straightforward and ruthless.

Sadly, this tactic worked all too well on Philippa.

But not this time. He's bound to be let down because I understand what truly matters to my mom.

As Benjamin and his family left, Carter's team reached out to Granny in secret. If they could free her from that oppressive cage, Philippa would finally be free to get a divorce without hesitation. Benjamin was unaware that his house had been robbed by the time he came back.

Once the Wilchers departed, Bill observed that Philippa appeared unwell, a flicker of worry crossing his face.

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"Are you feeling sick?"

to respond, her stomach in

lack affection for my mom, he simply didn't

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to the flattery of women like Monica, he had a falling out with Philippa during his younger years.

result, he remained distant and never learned

Philippa's forehead. "Was

him. When she first discovered she was pregnant, she had considered. accepting her fate and trying to live a good

herself and also letting go

as she made up her mind, she learned of

with cold

20 years, he

severe that even blood can be vomited. The later stages are even harder, with sleep almost impossible. Mrs. Gardner isn't doing well either, throwing up everything she eats, even just water. Normally, I wouldn't say much as an outsider, but pregnant women need peace. Mrs. Gardner's family has shown

with guilt and regret. "I'm

to lift Philippa, but she reached up and patted

may feel sick again

and

letting out a

only he had understood sooner, my mom wouldn't have ended up in this state with

there's no remedy for regret in life. We can't undo what's been done. All we

Carter had already finished washing up

pajamas. He closed the book and subtly tugged at the edge of the

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night, our intimacy happened after a few drinks, but this sober

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and gently shifted to the edge of the bed, removing my shoes before

my uncertainty, he asked softly, "Would you like the

off the lights, and with a

time with Carter in this life has been short, we've known each other for many years. Over time, I've come

little shy when it comes to things like this,

a thoughtful husband, always showing me respect in

lay still, my

there was a quiet sense of anticipation lingering inside

his voice was soft,

made my heart

want to do it?" he asked gently, without making a

couldn't see the flush spreading

whispered, "How about...