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!"

and quickly administered a sedative. Her body

slipped away, returning to the car with

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 has their own fate.

next in line to face retribution

drove back to Philippa's house, and before I even stepped inside, I could hear the lively

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Wilchers were

me enthusiastically as soon as they saw

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

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

have misunderstood you

their nature well-people like them don't change. They were only pretending

to have subsided, and she ate adequately again. Her complexion was healthier, and her spirits

in, her

too bad," I replied, unwrapping my scarf and removing my

I'm finally done with all that nausea," she said with

"That's good to hear."

spoke up, her tone ingratiating. "You 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

her a quick, icy glance. "Zoey is here, so I'm not going anywhere. Besides, there's nothing wrong

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

coldly. "Oh, my dear Linette, you must have some remarkable insight. I don't know the baby's gender yet, but somehow you do? Or is it just that you want

a

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, you'd have been thrown out ages ago."

tone had changed entirely from how she dealt with the Wilchers. "If I could divorce him, I'd be overjoyed. This marriage was never something

voice rose in anger. "How dare you talk about divorce

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you forgotten that your mother is still under my

strike

you out of your mind? My

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