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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the scene unfold, I couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists and turns that fate had

look absolutely stunning today," I said with a

you're too kind. Please, come in. I

outside eye, there was no hint

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

and my mom were already there, so

smiled and extended her hand

down. Don't stand for

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

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I spotted many familiar faces, including Monica's cheating

prominent, it looked like his shirt might rip open at

to show up

only did he appear, but he was now walking straight

to meet you again. And this must be

only thing I could picture was that live

watermelon.

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

moni

to make much of an impression, gave a slight

gain was certainly to blame-his piggish face now resembled an overinflated balloon

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to notice just how much Sadie's

dismissive attitude should have been enough to

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is so young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two must be

picked up on the off-putting

loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children,

Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted

personal life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge of his

likely on edge now, wondering how much I

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

you know me, Ms. Gardner?" he asked cautiously, testing

Mr. Harrison, you built your empire from nothing and even took your company public. Truly

unsightly, and after muttering a few half-hearted words,

running through his mind. Sleeping with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably

secrecy was a way to

Zack seemed to

who not only climbed to power by relying on

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