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."

we've been such a burden to you. In

she wanted to wipe my tears, but she stopped short and pulled

anymore. Eat well, take care of yourself, and try not to grieve too much. Think of the

without hesitation, and I stood up from the bed, barefoot. Through the window, I

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gripped the curtains tightly, though I did not

"Don't cry."

it feel like I've been losing everything my entire

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completely cut me off. My heart feels so heavy. From now on, I'm no longer

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

her

that they're farther away from us, it's safer. Setting boundaries isn't a bad thing. The Sanders are

held me close like I was fragile. "No matter what

last forever, through everything. Whether we go to the ends of the earth or beyond, I'll always be

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 been with Luther and uncovered some crucial clues. Taylor has been working with the

it did not change

trying to make up for the Carlyns' sins,

been caught up in this, and now this is the

Residence that day, locking her away where she would have