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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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the scene unfold, I couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists and turns that fate

absolutely stunning today," I said with

Bolton, you're too kind. Please, come in.

eye, there was no hint of the hidden animosity

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

my mom were already there, so I made my way

she smiled and extended her hand to mine.

sit down. Don't stand for

that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable

care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you." With

the crowd, I spotted many familiar faces, including

so prominent, it looked like

to show up in front of Bill

but he was

And this must be Mrs. Gardner,"

only thing I could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of his pale

watermelon.

he looked at her made my skin crawl with disgust as if

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not bothered to make much of an impression, gave a slight nod and responded with

weight gain was certainly to blame-his piggish

at sel

it harder to notice just how much Sadie's

should have been enough to discourage any further interaction, but

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young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two must be

the off-putting vibe, casting him

as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must be a testament to your

to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever

unaware of Zack's personal life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge of

however, was likely on edge now, wondering how

trying to show off? Let's see if he can keep that

Gardner?" he asked cautiously, testing the

nothing and even

muttering a few

woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd outsmarted him, even though Bill was

was a way to flaunt his

Zack seemed

not only climbed to power by relying on

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