Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Even after Her Death

Chapter 495 Cut Her Off

I must look awful right now-pale face, red eyes, hair all over the place.

With the exhaustion from pregnancy, I am sure I am not much to look at.

My voice cracked as I said, "I'm sorry, I couldn't save her. 3+8 Pearls

She stood quietly by the bed, studying me intently. After a moment, she spoke softly, "Mr. Bolton told me everything. I know you tried your best. It doesn't surprise me that Starling chose this path. When she came back with us, I could tell her heart wasn't really here. As parents, we were powerless. When I arrived, I overheard the doctor mention that you're pregnant?" ""Yes, I'm pregnant," I said quietly.

Her eyes, already swollen from crying, filled with fresh tears, but this time a faint smile of relief appeared.

"That's wonderful. It's really wonderful. You finally have a little life to look forward to. I'm sorry for how we failed you before. We didn't know you were pregnant. We left you to handle everything alone after your confinement, and it made your depression worse. Even in death, you couldn't find peace. But now, seeing you starting fresh ... whether you believe me or not, I truly wish you the best."

I believed her. Who would wish their own child harm?

And so much of it had been Wisteria's doing anyway.

"You're not to blame for Starling's choice. It was her decision, and none of us could have stopped her. You've turned over a new leaf now, so don't dwell on the past. Look ahead. Build a happy life with Mr. Bolton.

"I'm sorry. I used to think parents were always right, but I see now how much pain I caused you. Time and time again, I failed you. If you can't forgive me, I can't blame you."

hesitated before continuing, "I just wanted to see you, to congratulate you in person. Chloe, we've been such a burden to you. In

toward me as though she wanted to

awake. I won't disturb your rest anymore. Eat well, take care of

hesitation, and I stood up from the bed, barefoot. Through the window, I watched her figure fade into the

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tightly, though I did

"Don't cry."

why does it feel like I've been losing

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now they've completely cut me off. My heart

sank down, hugging my knees. "I can't forgive them, and I can't forgive myself for being so weak. What should

you called her 'Mom' now, she

a bad thing. The Sanders are like this now-they just want

and held me close like I was fragile. "No

Whether we go to the

then shared some good news. "I've received some updates. A lot of important information that the organizations didn't have time to act on was found on Rosbe Island. Whitney has

of good news, but it did not change the fact that my little sister

to make up for the Carlyns' sins, but

never have been caught up in this, and now this is the

her at Bolton Residence that day, locking her away where