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Chapter 23 Thunder, Broken Candle, an Omen of Death

Chapter 23 Thunder, Broken Candle, an Omen of Death

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Beneath the dark, looming clouds, a sudden streak of lightning was followed by a thunderclap so loud it felt like i I was right. on top of me.

I crouched down where I stood, clutching my ears in fright, nearly convinced I was about to lose my senses from the fear.

When I dared to look up again, I noticed the candle from the altar had toppled over in front of Luke.

The candle was snapped in half, and the wax spread across the floor like a dark omen.

This unsettling scene caused my grandmother, who had been watching with her usual stern concern, to nearly collapse. Thankfully, Mrs. Lambert was quick to support her. "Old Madam."

Luke, typically dismissive of superstitions, could not help but feel unnerved by the candle that had seemingly targeted him. Grandma's face paled, her voice shaky, "Thunder, broken candle, an omen of death... What have you done that is so terrible?" "Grandma, I swear, it's just a coincidence," Luke tried to reassure her, but his voice lacked conviction.

Understanding the old lady's deep-seated beliefs, Mrs. Lambert immediately summoned a servant to clean up the place.

"Old Madam, it's just a coincidence. Please, don't worry yourself. You should rest."

"Mrs. Lambert, I've been uneasy. Chloe haunts my dreams every night, and it's been over ten days since she last called," Grandma confessed, her anxiety palpable. Luke's expression darkened significantly. He was well aware of my deep attachment to Grandma, frequently visiting her or at least calling every few days.

While I might disregard him, I would never neglect Grandma.

"Grandma, are you sure Chloe hasn't called?" Luke pressed, desperate for some reassurance.

"Do I look like I would lie about this?" Grandmother snapped back, her frustration clear.

At that moment, I watched as realization dawned on Luke. His face turned white and he seemed to be getting weak in the knees.

Perhaps he was beginning to understand that the disturbing details surrounding the bloody wedding dress at the police station were more than mere coincidences.

Suddenly, a servant's voice broke the tense atmosphere, "Old Madam; your package has arrived. It's from Ms. Chloe."

the mention of Ms. Chloe, Luke quickly stepped forward to receive the package. The sender's details confirmed it was indeed from me, complete with

upon seeing the package, and he hastily opened

box containing an amulet and a greeting card I

my wedding,

today, after the wedding, through a courier who frequently handled

timing was perfect as it coincided with Grandma's

Grandma's eyes as she read

you can simply buy. It requires one to make their way to its summit, where a priest blesses it. Ms. Chloe has shown great

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said, "If she's sent a gift, she must be on her way. Have someone

""Of course."

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had been quietly observing, asked Mrs. Lambert about the amulet's significance, "To obtain this amulet, one

"it's a journey of 39,999 steps to the top, a challenge that can take a whole day. Many in poor

earthquake when I cheerfully sent him off to the

its spiritual significance, he

my knee, he had asked about it, and I

sustained minor injuries, later realizing the

understanding the effort behind such an amulet, he watched as Grandma tucked hers away

are you looking at? This is from Chloe,"

worry. I once had a similar amulet. Here, I've also brought you a Bible and

Bible, Grandma took it with

look so different

unique materials and

gently. I tried in vain to stop her.

dead did not matter anymore. My concern was the profound sadness

such a revelation would be too much to

how deeply Grandma loved me, used this cruel tactic

not pulling her down to hell

at life to honor my filial duties and seek

as Grandma tenderly traced the words on

was the innate bond between family, but she appeared genuinely fond of it, her touch as gentle as when she caressed my