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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!"

quickly administered a sedative.

to the car with

and transformation from a dignified socialite to a raving lunatic in such a short time was

in line to face retribution

I even stepped inside, I could

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Wilchers were

as soon as they saw me, "Zoey's back

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for them, so I didn't bother pretending to be

question is that? It's Christmas! Of course, we're here to have

right, Zoey. I might have misunderstood you before. Let me apologize for

wasn't fooled. I knew their nature well-people like them don't change. They were only

the other hand, looked much better than before. Her morning sickness seemed to have subsided, and she ate adequately again.

her voice gentle. "It must be

my gloves, ignoring the others entirely. Have you been eating

finally done with all

"That's good to hear."

know, Snowville really lives up to its name. I haven't seen a single sunny day since I've been here! Honestly, why did Bill choose this place. to settle down? If you ask me, it's better to be back home-perfect weather all year round, which is great for caring for a pregnancy, Philippa, why don't you come back

glance. "Zoey is here, so I'm not going anywhere. Besides, there's nothing wrong with snow. It'll all

said, forcing a laugh. Then she leaned in closer, her tone shifting. "But seriously, Bill's been treating you well lately, hasn't he? It would help if you took

have some remarkable insight. I don't know the baby's gender yet, but

a

wrong with having a son? Bill wants an heir, plain and simple. Heaven must be smiling down on you because that vixen outside only gave him a daughter. If she'd had a son,

with the Wilchers. "If I could divorce him, I'd be overjoyed. This marriage was

dare you talk about divorce

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that your mother is still

strike my mom, I quickly grabbed

are you out of your mind? My

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