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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in an exquisite custom-made wedding gown, walked arm in arm with

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she remained unaware of

today," I said with a warm

Bolton, you're too kind. Please, come in. I apologize for any shortcomings

exchanged pleasantries, and to the outside eye, there was no hint of

why the fool hadn't

mom were already there, so I

she spottell me, she smiled

please sit down. Don't

I'm not that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been

well-being. "You need to take extra care of yourself. The

crowd, I spotted many familiar faces,

it looked like his shirt might rip

believe he had the nerve to show up

he appear, but he

Gardner, what a coincidence to meet you again. And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said,

picture was that live broadcast-the sight of

watermelon.

made my skin crawl with disgust as if his mere presence

moni

not bothered to make much of an impression, gave a slight nod and responded with

blame-his piggish

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notice just

enough to discourage any further

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

the off-putting

in before she could respond, "Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right?

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

life, seemed caught off

edge now, wondering how much I actually

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

Gardner?" he asked cautiously, testing

nothing and even took your company public. Truly inspiring!

even more unsightly, and after muttering

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

secrecy was a way

seemed

better than someone who not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women but also schemed to kill

abroad, here at the Boltons territory in Snowville, Carter's presence gave me an

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