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!"

caught her and quickly administered a sedative. Her body slumped, finally quieting

away, returning to the car with

own doing, the consequence of her choices. 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 has their own fate. The wheel of

next in line to

and before I even stepped inside, I could hear the lively

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Wilchers were

greeted me enthusiastically as soon as they saw me,

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so I didn't bother pretending to be polite. With a cold expression, I asked, "What are

here to have a family dinner. By the way,

might have misunderstood

their nature well-people like them don't change. They were only pretending to be kind because they wanted

looked much better than before. Her morning sickness seemed to have subsided, and she

as I walked in, her voice gentle. "It must be cold

and removing my

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

"That's good to hear."

Linette 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

is here, so I'm not going anywhere. Besides, there's nothing wrong

treating you well lately, hasn't he? It would help if you took

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

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

him, I'd be overjoyed. This marriage was never something I had a choice in, to begin

dare you talk about

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that your mother is

raised his hand to strike my mom, I quickly

you out of your mind?

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