Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 340 Welcome Ms Gardner

Chapter 340 Welcome Ms Gardner

"Missing? Carter, could you share her details with me?"

"Of course

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Carter promptly forwarded Alice's details to me. Since her disappearance had been prolonged, the records

were sparse.

The picture attached to the file was an old first-grade ID photo, taken several years back. The image lacked sharpness and detail, providing only a faint outline of Her features.

Her background information was minimal: She had left behind few traces, fitting the typical profile of an illegitimate child.

Wealthy individuals often maintain mistresses, leading to the birth of illegitimate children due to their lack of accountability.

As I examined her family details, my attention paused on the records for Tyler and James White.

His features-particularly his face and eyes-were identical to those of the late Sheila!

The Whites? His surname is the same as Sheila's maiden surname.

I skimmed through the file rapidly but found no reference to Sheila.

It seemed odd-if Sheila was connected to the Whites, why was her name absent from their family

records?

Had she come from a notable lineage, the Boltons likely wouldn't have scorned her, and perhaps she would have married into their family years earlier.

It felt as though I was nearing the truth, but Whitney's arrival disrupted everything, like a pebble disturbing the stillness of a serene lake.

It sent ripples through the once-calm waters, creating waves that seemed to echo endlessly below the

surface.

Engrossed in my thoughts, I failed to realize when someone quietly approached from behind.

It wasn't until Yael's voice broke the silence that I noticed. "Zoey, what's got you so captivated?"

Thankfully, the screen had been idle for quite some time, its display darkened, leaving the information hidden from his view.

1 slipped my phone into my pocket. "Oh, it's nothing. There's just been a lot going on at home lately, and sometimes it gets me down when I dwell on it." "What's been going on?" he asked, his tone warm and concerned.

sigh. I admitted, "A friend of mine, Sheila, passed away unexpectedly not long ago. The circumstances were horrible, and thinking about

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feigned a moment

I might not know what's happening at home, but as your classmate, I'm here if

off with a light smile. "Thanks, I'll be counting on you

the violin," he said, changing the

"Appreciate it." I replied.

haven't been to the school cafeteria yet, have you? Let me

to blend in as a regular college student. From time to time, I'd

steering clear of any personal topics. His vast knowledge

time with him felt effortless and far

me like that?"

help but notice

me, and since we didn't grow up together, it's

decided to come clean. "Yael, there's something I wasn't entirely honest about. On your birthday night, I went up to the fourth floor to check on

looked startled. "You

outside the funeral home once. She seemed

the feeling she might be mistreated because she's still so young, so I used the chance to check on her Hook a page from Anna's playbook, weaving a mix of truth and

words harder

to worry, Yael said reassuringly. My brother genuinely cares for Ms. White. He spoils her with gifts and treasures, but she's incredibly fragile. Every time she tries

now."

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