Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 258

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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she remained unaware of the twists and

absolutely stunning today," I said with a

you're too kind. Please, come in.

pleasantries, and to the outside eye, there

wondering why the fool

there, so I made my way

as she spottell me, she smiled and extended her

Don't

I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with no

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

I spotted many familiar faces,

so prominent, it looked like

had the nerve to show up

did he appear, but he was now

you again. And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said, his eyes.

that live broadcast-the sight of his pale stomach

watermelon.

my skin crawl with

moni

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

was certainly to blame-his piggish face now

at sel

notice just how much Sadie's features

been enough

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Gardner, you're truly

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

you and

words left my mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever

caught off guard by my

likely on edge now, wondering how much I

Let's see if he can keep

Ms. Gardner?"

and even took your company public. Truly

expression grew even more unsightly, and after muttering

and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd outsmarted

in secrecy was

seemed

he was still better than someone who not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women but also

at the Boltons territory in Snowville, Carter's

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