Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 245 The Killer Starts Testing Me

Chapter 245 The Killer Starts Testing Me

Sadie was too focused on trying to win Ashley back, and I was worried that if she found out the truth, it could be a disaster.

After all, with someone as sharp as Anna around, it would be easy for her to figure everything out.

So, I tried to convince her, "It's better if you leave today The New Year is coming, and the wedding is close. You'd better not cause trouble now

Why should I leave? I'm not some shameful secret that needs to be hidden! Sadie shot back.

Inwardly, I rolled my eyes. If she didn't count as a disgrace, who would? She wasn't even an illegitimate child.

But I kept my irritation in check and spoke in a calm, persuasive tone. "Are you sure you want to go inside? The Sanders are here too. Don't forget, even if your name is cleared, they haven't forgiven og forgotten. Ethan and the assassin didn't have any personal grudge- so why would he be targeted? Paren will go to great lengths to protect their kids. You might be walking straight into their wrath."

A flicker of fear crossed Sadie's face.

Despite her stubbornness, she couldn't deny that Ethan's death was indirectly tied to her actions.

"It's best to avoid causing problems right now. If things go wrong, you might not be able to carry out your plan

She shot me a glare but finally conceded. "Fine. I'll listen to you this time."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away. I exhaled in relief, grateful she had finally seen reason.

If she stayed, she would've witnessed Ashley and Anna together, and I knew she wouldn't have been able to endure it.

Glancing at my watch, I turned to Damian. "Carter should be here soon. Go take him."

Carter still maintained the image of being disabled in public. For reasons I didn't fully understand, he insisted on keeping up the charade even though his legs had long since healed. "Yes, Mrs. Zoey. Be careful," Damian said before leaving,

I felt somewhat secure at the Hudsons because Anna wouldn't dare try anything with so many people

around.

With Sadie out of the way, I could refocus on my goal.

As I walked through the courtyard, I turned a corner and nearly collided with a tall man. He wore a servant's uniform and held a machete in his hand, its blade dripping with fresh blood. "Sorry," he muttered, his voice deep and hoarse.

When our eyes met, my heart seemed to stop beating, and I froze.

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man who had killed me stood before me, his face

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blood on the machete brought back haunting memories of the night

myself to stay calm and act naturally. I couldn't let my fear betray

yet I knew

like that fateful night when he plunged the knife into me. As I lay helpless, he stood over me, silent

hand, its lifeless body dripping blood. So that was what he had been

sight of the blood drained all the color from my face, and I let out a sharp

A woman rushed

the rules yet.

real to completely hide, so

my eyes dramatically, I stammered, "I-I nearly fainted! I turned

at the man and kicked him lightly. "Apologize to Mrs.

he rasped, his voice harsh and grating, as though his throat had

chicken away immediately-it's horrifying!" the

off with the chicken, while

fresh wave of fear swept through me. What if he turned around and

scariest people were always the ones who stayed silent, showing no

long, dramatic speeches before attacking. But in reality,

his steps. Then, without warning, he plunged a knife into me. His strike was

I was, likely assuming that someone like me-used to a life of ease- would naturally be shaken

frightened? Don't worry. It's just some chickens," she said, trying

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never seen anything like that before. It's a hit overwhelming. I got lost and accidentally wandered into the kitchen? "Let me

"Thank you"

faded into the snowy distance,

felt as though it

was that? He looked scary." I deliberately

Silas, she replied. "He doesn't say much but gets the work done. He handles all the unpleasant jobs in the kitchen, like slaughtering chickens and ducks. No one else

of how easily he could take a life made a shiver run down my

A repeated. "What's

believe it's Blevins. Do

lied. "I think he has a...

size fool you. He's actually meticulous.

softly, "I'll