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Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

In the pitch-black silence of the night, memories of the torment from my past life often resurface.

Only fleeting indulgence seems to momentarily ease the hollow ache within me.

Even though Carter has shown me immense kindness, the horrors of those violent days still linger in my mind after more that a month.

Anna feels like a splinter lodged in my soul, buried where I can't reach it.

Despite the storm passing, sleep continued to elude me entirely.

I got dressed and made my way downstairs.

The living room was flluminated, casting a warm glow, and Luke sat there with a cigarette in hand. I had no idea how long he'd been there, but the ashtray overflowed with discarded cigarette butts He glanced at me and asked, "Why are you still awake at this hour?"

"I can't seem to fall asleep, I replied.

His eyes drifted to the faint mark above my collarbone, his expression cooling slightly. "You and him

Without hesitation, I admitted, 'Carter and I are married."

He gave a bitter, almost mocking smile, fully aware that there was nothing he could change now.

In the end, he was the one who chose to let me go first,

No one can be expected to stand still, waiting endlessly for someone who left.

I couldn't tell what thoughts were running through his mind, but a faint, sorrowful smile curved his lips This is for the best... this is for the best... he murmured.

He rose to his feet slowly as if the weight of the moment had crushed him, his expression etched with anguish.

Turning away, he retreated to his room, his silhouette radiating an air of deep loneliness.

If he had foreseen this outcome, why did he make those choices in the first place?

I poured myself a glass of water and lingered in the living room, lost in thought for a long while.

I couldn't help but wonder-did Anna find peace in her sleep tonight?

The following morning, I felt refreshed and headed to the hotel, showing no trace of exhaustion

The Sander family is regarded as a distinguished name in the area, and their cross-border marriage has become a focal point of interest.

The guests arriving and departing were all affluent and influential figures.

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Sanders, you look absolutely stunning today,"

Please, come in. I

outside eye, there was no hint of the hidden animosity between

why the fool hadn't shown up yet-she should've

were already there, so I made my

she spottell me, she smiled and

please sit down. Don't stand for

fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with no serious

a miscarriage myself. I was especially concerned about her well-being. "You need to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you." With my help, my mom settled

scanned the crowd, I spotted many familiar faces, including Monica's cheating husband,

belly was so prominent, it looked like

the nerve to show up

he appear, but he

a coincidence to meet you again. And this must be Mrs.

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so young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You

on the off-putting vibe,

in before she could respond, "Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must be a testament to

words left my mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever so slightly. The

caught off guard by my

likely on edge now, wondering how much I

just trying to show off? Let's see if

you know me, Ms. Gardner?" he asked cautiously,

a polite smile. "Of course. Mr. Harrison, you built your empire from nothing and even took your company public.

expression grew even more unsightly, and after muttering a few half-hearted

guess what was running through his mind. Sleeping with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably

was a way to flaunt

seemed

better than someone who not only

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