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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Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists

you look absolutely stunning today,"

in. I apologize for any shortcomings in

to the outside eye, there was no hint of the hidden animosity

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

and my mom were already there, so I made my way over to

soon as she spottell me, she smiled and extended her hand

please sit down. Don't

much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with

The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll

many familiar faces, including

prominent, it looked like his shirt

the nerve to show up in front of Bill so

he was now walking straight towards

And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said,

live broadcast-the sight

watermelon.

my skin crawl with

moni

not bothered to make much of an impression, gave a

gain was certainly to blame-his piggish face now

at sel

to notice just how

clearly dismissive attitude should have been enough to discourage any

I

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Mr. Gardner,

up on the off-putting vibe, casting him

could respond, "Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must be

both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever so slightly. The corners of his smile froze, stiff and

seemed caught off guard by my knowledge

was likely on edge now, wondering

off? Let's see

you know me, Ms. Gardner?"

you built your empire from nothing and even took your company public. Truly inspiring! Your

after muttering a few half-hearted words, he hurriedly

with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably

acting in secrecy was a way to flaunt his

seemed to

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

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