Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 258 The Reckoning

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Nelson's expression was grave. Although life is full of certainties, anything is possible."

Josh finally reacted, his voice trembling with anger and desperation. "Who is it? Who could be so cruel? My son and daughter died without reason, and now someone's trying to destroy the entire Sanders! Captain Tucker, you have to help us! Find out who's behind all this!"

"Mr. Sander, please calm down. From the clues we've uncovered so far, the person who killed your daughter likely is the same one orchestrating everything behind the scenes. That's why we need your full cooperation in the investigation."

"Yes, of course, we'll cooperate completely, Josh replied hastily. "Whatever you need, we'll do."

"TIl need all of you to come down to the station to assist with the investigation, Nelson said firmly.

It was then that Nelson turned his attention to me. "Mr. Bolton, why are you

here?"

"I heard about what happened to the Sanders and came to see if I could help. But I won't get in the way of

investigation," I said, making a move to leave.

your

But just as I was about to step away, Kate rushed toward me, grabbing my hand tightly. "Chloe, don't go! Stay here-I will protect you! Someone's trying to kill you!"

Her wild, unfocused eyes stared at me, filled with panic. It was clear she had lost her grip on reality,

"Mrs. Sander, you're mistaken," I said quietly. "Chloe, she's long dead."

"Dead? No, that's impossible! How could my daughter be dead?"

Then, her gaze landed on the red birthmark at the center of my forehead. Her face twisted with realization. "Oh, right, you're not my daughter. But where's Chloe? Where is she?"

She suddenly bolted for the door, screaming as she ran "Chloe! My daughter, where are you? Mommy misses you so much!"

"Stop her! Someone stop her!"

a

away, returning to the car with a

Yet, seeing her gray hair and transformation from a dignified socialite to a raving lunatic in such a short time was still sobering. So be it. As Carter had said, everyone

line to face

I even stepped inside, I could hear the lively chatter

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Wilchers were here

greeted me enthusiastically as soon as they saw me,

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had no fondness for them, so I didn't bother pretending to be polite. With a cold expression, I

Christmas! Of course, we're here to have a family dinner. By the way, where's Carter? Why isn't he

right, Zoey. I might have misunderstood you before.

knew their nature well-people like them don't change. They

than before. Her morning sickness seemed to have subsided, and she ate adequately again. Her complexion was healthier, and

walked in, her voice gentle. "It must

my scarf and removing my gloves, ignoring the others entirely. Have you been

eat a little, thank goodness. I'm finally done with all that nausea," she

"That's good to hear."

haven't seen a single sunny day since I've been here! Honestly, why did Bill choose this place. to settle

a quick, icy glance. "Zoey is here, so I'm not going anywhere. Besides,

her tone shifting. "But seriously, Bill's been treating you well lately, hasn't he? It would help

dear Linette, you must have some remarkable insight. I don't know the baby's gender yet, but somehow you do? Or is it

a

silently, finally spoke up, his face stern. "What's wrong with having a son? Bill wants an heir, plain and simple. Heaven must be smiling down on you

divorce him, I'd be overjoyed. This marriage was never something

in anger. "How dare you talk about divorce

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your mother is still under my

to strike my mom, I quickly grabbed his

bastard, are you out of your

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