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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

quietly slipped away, returning to the

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 destiny keeps

to face retribution

stepped inside, I could hear the

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were

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

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

have

I might have misunderstood you before. Let

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

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

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

I replied, unwrapping my scarf and removing my

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

"That's good to hear."

I was about to settle in, 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 this place. to settle down? If you ask me, it's better to be back home-perfect weather

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

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 advantage

some remarkable insight. I don't know the baby's gender yet, but somehow you do? Or

a

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

entirely from how she dealt with the Wilchers. "If I could divorce him, I'd be overjoyed. This

in anger. "How dare you talk

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your mother

raised his hand to strike my mom, I quickly grabbed

bastard, are you out of

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