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 in arm with

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couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained

absolutely stunning today," I said

Please, come in. I apologize for any shortcomings in

the outside eye, there was no hint

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

mom were already there, so I made my way

smiled

please sit down. Don't stand

fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much

care of yourself. The first three months are crucial."

I spotted many familiar faces, including Monica's cheating husband,

large belly was so prominent, it looked like his shirt might rip open at

to show

did he appear, but he was now walking

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

I could picture was that live broadcast-the

watermelon.

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

moni

clearly not bothered to make much of an impression, gave a slight nod and responded with a casual, "Hello, Mr.

blame-his piggish face now resembled an overinflated

at sel

to notice just how much

clearly dismissive attitude should have been enough to discourage any

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and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two must be deeply

up on the off-putting

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

turned to look at me, while Zack's

Zack's personal life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge

likely on edge now, wondering

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

Ms. Gardner?" he

him a polite smile. "Of course. Mr. Harrison, you built your empire from nothing and even took

muttering a few half-hearted words,

unknowingly play the father-he probably thought

secrecy was a way to flaunt his

Zack seemed to

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

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