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.

unexpectedly not long ago. The circumstances were horrible, and thinking

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said softly. "The dead can't return, so try

eyes held such genuine sincerity that I couldn't decide whether he truly didn't know

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

"Thanks, I'll be counting on you at school. I'm still new here and

playing the

"Appreciate it." I replied.

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

blend in as a regular college student. From time to time, I'd ask him questions about academics

had a warm and approachable demeanor, steering clear of any personal topics. His

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feeling she might be mistreated

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don't need 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 to go out on her own, her heart condition

now."

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