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

to the car with a heavy

now was her own doing, the consequence of her choices. Yet, seeing her gray hair and transformation from a dignified socialite to a raving lunatic in such

next in line to

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

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were

as they saw me, "Zoey's back

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

here to have a family dinner. By the way,

misunderstood you before. Let me

suddenly improved, but I wasn't fooled. I knew their nature well-people like

the other hand, looked much better than before. Her morning sickness seemed to have

took my coat as I walked in, her voice gentle. "It

too bad," I replied, unwrapping my scarf and removing my gloves, ignoring the others entirely.

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

"That's good to hear."

"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 this place. to settle down? If you

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

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

baby's gender yet,

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

Wilchers. "If I could divorce him, I'd be overjoyed. This marriage was never something I had a choice in,

anger. "How dare you talk about divorce at a time like

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forgotten that your mother is

to strike

you out

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