Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

In the pitch-black silence of the night, memories of the torment from my past life often resurface.

Only fleeting indulgence seems to momentarily ease the hollow ache within me.

Even though Carter has shown me immense kindness, the horrors of those violent days still linger in my mind after more that a month.

Anna feels like a splinter lodged in my soul, buried where I can't reach it.

Despite the storm passing, sleep continued to elude me entirely.

I got dressed and made my way downstairs.

The living room was flluminated, casting a warm glow, and Luke sat there with a cigarette in hand. I had no idea how long he'd been there, but the ashtray overflowed with discarded cigarette butts He glanced at me and asked, "Why are you still awake at this hour?"

"I can't seem to fall asleep, I replied.

His eyes drifted to the faint mark above my collarbone, his expression cooling slightly. "You and him

Without hesitation, I admitted, 'Carter and I are married."

He gave a bitter, almost mocking smile, fully aware that there was nothing he could change now.

In the end, he was the one who chose to let me go first,

No one can be expected to stand still, waiting endlessly for someone who left.

I couldn't tell what thoughts were running through his mind, but a faint, sorrowful smile curved his lips This is for the best... this is for the best... he murmured.

He rose to his feet slowly as if the weight of the moment had crushed him, his expression etched with anguish.

Turning away, he retreated to his room, his silhouette radiating an air of deep loneliness.

If he had foreseen this outcome, why did he make those choices in the first place?

I poured myself a glass of water and lingered in the living room, lost in thought for a long while.

I couldn't help but wonder-did Anna find peace in her sleep tonight?

The following morning, I felt refreshed and headed to the hotel, showing no trace of exhaustion

The Sander family is regarded as a distinguished name in the area, and their cross-border marriage has become a focal point of interest.

The guests arriving and departing were all affluent and influential figures.

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an exquisite custom-made wedding gown, walked arm

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she remained unaware of the twists and turns that fate had planned

you look absolutely stunning today," I

come in. I apologize for any shortcomings in my

exchanged pleasantries, and to the outside eye, there

scanned the crowd for Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown up yet-she should've been here

my mom were already there, so I made my

as she spottell me, she smiled and

down. Don't stand

I'm not that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning

concerned about her well-being. "You need to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen

many familiar faces, including Monica's

prominent, it looked like

the nerve to show up

but he was now walking

Gardner, what a coincidence to meet you again. And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said, his eyes. landing on my

thing I could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of his

watermelon.

her made my skin crawl with disgust as if his mere presence

moni

impression, gave a slight nod and responded with a casual, "Hello, Mr.

was certainly to blame-his piggish face now resembled an

at sel

made it harder to notice just how

clearly dismissive attitude should have been enough to discourage any further interaction, but

I

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young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two

picked up on the off-putting vibe, casting him a

as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must be a testament to your

my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever so slightly.

Zack's personal life, seemed caught off guard

was likely on edge now, wondering how much

show off? Let's see if he can keep that smile

know me, Ms. Gardner?" he asked

and even took your company

and after muttering a few

mind. Sleeping with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd outsmarted him, even

secrecy was a

Zack seemed to

not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women but

been more cautious abroad, here at the Boltons territory in Snowville, Carter's presence gave me