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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sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the

you look absolutely stunning today," I said with

come in. I apologize

eye, there was no hint

the crowd for Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown

were already there, so

she smiled and extended her hand

please sit down. Don't stand

fine, I'm not that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with no serious

need to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you." With my help, my

spotted many familiar faces, including Monica's

looked like

to show up in front of Bill so

only did he appear, but he was now walking

And this must be Mrs. Gardner,"

was that live broadcast-the sight of his pale stomach resembling

watermelon.

way he looked at her made my skin crawl with disgust as if

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impression, gave a slight nod and responded with

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"Mrs. Gardner is so young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate.

picked up on the off-putting

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

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

caught off guard by my

on edge now, wondering how much I actually

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

Gardner?"

from nothing and even took your

muttering a few half-hearted words,

play the father-he probably thought he'd

that acting in secrecy was

Zack seemed

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

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