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 great

he

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flattery of women like Monica, he had a falling out

he remained distant and never learned how

out and placed his hand on Philippa's forehead. "Was

she had considered. accepting

herself and also letting go of

learned of Monica's pregnancy, and that shattered any remaining hope

with cold eyes and

past 20 years, he had been too busy arguing with Philippa, never truly

hard on women. In the first few months, the symptoms are so 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

regret. "I'm so sorry. Darling. Let me take you to

she reached up and patted his chest. "Let go, what are you doing? The

you may

Philippa and carried

him go, letting

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

there's no remedy for regret in life. We can't undo what's

room, Carter had already finished washing up and was sitting on the bed, absorbed in

as well and slipped into my pajamas. He closed the book and subtly tugged at the edge of the

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222 Darling,

our intimacy happened after a few drinks, but

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

my uncertainty, he asked softly, "Would

understood the meaning behind turning off the lights, and with a soft whisper,

life has been short, we've known each other for many years. Over

little shy when it comes to

is a thoughtful husband, always showing me respect in

lights were off, I lay still,

there was a quiet

his voice was soft, carrying a

word made my

want to do it?" he asked gently, without

couldn't see the flush spreading

whispered, "How about...