Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 314 Take Her Back

Chapter 314 Take Her Back

Grandma lay still in bed,

able to move. Mrs. Lambert leaned close and softly spoke in her ear, "Mrs. Penelope, Mr. Bolton is here to see you?

I didn't know how Carter had managed to move Grandina here, but Mrs. Lambert seemed to trust him completely.

"Grandma, can you see me?" I asked, leaning forward.

Her eyes slid past me, focusing instead on Lake and Carter,

Lu... Her voice broke with sharpness when she saw him. "Get out!"

Her words were slow and labored, as if she had to force each one out.

She looked better than when I last saw her-she had gained weight and looked healthier.

But now, her face was flushed with anger, and her eyes narrowed on Luke.

Luke stood there, looking caught off guard and pale. "Penelope, I.

But Carter wasn't going to waste time on explanations. He went straight to the point. "Penelope, can you see Chloe?"

Grandma's expression clouded with confusion. I realized immediately that she couldn't see me anymore. She had seen me before when she was on the edge of life, with no will to live. All thanks to Anna.

But now, as she recovered, my presence seemed to fade.

It was a good sign, though. It meant she was out of danger, that she was getting better.

Carter's usually calm face showed signs of worry. Maybe he already knew the truth, but didn't want to burden Grandma with it. He was trying to protect her from more fear.

But Grandma wasn't naïve, even if she couldn't move.

If Carter was here, asking about me in the middle of the night, of course she'd be concerned.

"Chloe, how...?" she murmured..

that my spirit had left my body. Grandma's eyes filled with tears. She trembled with emotion,

reaching out to stop her, but my hand

her.

Mrs. Penelope, please don't worry. If Ms. Chloe is really here, she'd be so worried about you. You've just come back from death's door. If anything

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Chloe's body. Her heart rate is fine. She's just in a coma. As soon as her soul returns, she'll be

Grandma stopped

flowed freely, and I wished I could wipe them away, yet I couldn't do

so sorry. You're at such an age, and you're still worrying

Chloe's not here? Maybe we should try

once more, and

warm room, the candle suddenly snuffed

gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. "Oh my,

arms. The older generation used to talk about restless spirits, but that had always

it firsthand, even someone as brave

tears started flowing again as she whispered

"Grandma, please don't cry."

the candle

Why don't you both stay the night? You can try again tomorrow," Mrs. Lambert suggested, her eyes full

the snow was falling heavily, and the roads were slick. What if they got hurt, trying to hurry in the

Carter couldn't

spirit

second was critical to

but there

""Mr. Bolton

situation outside is dangerous. Don't contact anyone. If Penelope reappears, it'll be too late. We've pushed them into a corner. They're dangerous now."

and Luke left

frustration. "Uncle, what do we do

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his grip on the armrest. "You go back to the residence. I'll figure out

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