Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 353 Long Time No See

Chapter 353 Long Time No See

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1 concluded, "So, the DNA and this tattoo could be our leads. They might help us track down where Annal is hiding.

"Yes. If Mrs. Bolton finds any leads, don't hesitate to reach out to us."

"Of course. Captain Tucker, take care."

After seeing Nelson off, I finally let out a breath I hadn' realized I'd been holding. My tense body sagged as relief washed over me.

Carter moved from his wheelchair and sat beside me curled up on the sofa, resting my head on his lap.

"It's late. You should eat something, he murmured softly, his fingers gently combing through my hair.

I thought I had grown numb to horrors after everything I'd been through.

But just recalling the photos-and seeing Sadie's swollen, deformed face this morning-killed my appetite. entirely.

"can't eat. I murmured.

"You've lost weight," he said with a faint sigh.

"Well, you should blame them for their cruelty. They never leave a body intact."

Carter sighed deeply and said, "Chloe, I've thought about sending you to stay with your mom. These past few months, you've gone through too much. Who knows what's still to come?" Even if Anna couldn't harm me directly, her constant games were enough to make anyone sick.

"I can't hide forever, Carter, and neither can they. Anna has already started leaving traces. It's only a matter of time before we catch her. On the other hand, the Carlyn brothers are remarkably patient." Carter advised, "This can't be rushed. I need to go on a business trip to Zorya. Come with me. Staying here is not just dangerous-it's draining you. I'm worried you're on the brink of a breakdown."

I hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Mom's pregnancy is pretty far along. I can visit her while we're

there.

"Whatever you want," he said with a faint smile, brushing the tip of my nose playfully.

"And don't you want to see the life I've been building over the years?"

"I do. It's not just about your life; I also want to meet your friends.

"Can you eat something now?"

a small

as I was with him, the

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next day, I ran into someone familiar in the first ass cabin Ashley, clearly caudat

coincidence, I replied coolly. "You are

finowville, I thought Bill would put me in a key position. That's why t followed

position? You mean you wanted control of his branch

a son. Ashley had thought that he could control Gardner's empire

in-law.

his business empire he jumped on

somewhat respected member of the Hudsons, Ashley was able to live comfortably at home. But He'd made such a mess of things that no one at home would ever give him another chance. He'd lost his foothold in Snowville and fled in fear of

spineless opportunist when things

I'm in a bit of a tight spot financially right now. Could you, for the sake of old tires, lend me some money? I'll

seated behind the cabin

quickly retreated to his seat, pulling the divider closed as though it could

he warned, "If he bothers

but smile.

night, Carter said softly. "Get some rest.

"Alright."

mask and headphones. I let the drama of Snowville drift from

the next few days, I just wanted

that stretched over half the year, this city was a place of eternal spring Blossoms were everywhere, and the gentle sea breeze carried the scent of flowers. I had been to Jaford before, but only for

was where Carter had spent many

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moment we left the airport, vibrant tulips of every color greeted

a friend is hosting us for dinner,

friends. Who

Pearson. He's one of the people who helped me a lot in the early years. The others aren't in

wife be there?

hesitated, struggling to express

Are things not good

of I'm not sure if they've made any progress

their personal matters and simply

the private dining room, a deep, commanding voice echoed from within. "Janice, haven't you caused enough trouble: The guests are about to arrive; where do you think you're going? Is this how

declared, "I don't care. The divorce papers are already on your desk. All you need to do is sign them. I've told you before-I have no