Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

Chapter 248 To See or Not to See

Kate drew her coat around her shoulders, turning to find Eric seated on the sofa with a countenance as dark as a gathering storm. His presence was heavy, suffused with an air of impending tempest, and he regarded her silently, eyes brimming with profound emotions.

Kate hesitated briefly, beholding Eric’s sombre aura, before she ventured, “Ric, won’t you accompany me?”

Eric’s fists clenched tightly, his gaze carrying a chill as he responded impassively, “For what reason?”

Kate sighed in frustration, then spoke earnestly, “I find it unexpected that Simon has met his end now. Wasn’t he to be released soon? How did he come to a sudden conflict, fatally pierced in the main artery

Eric’s tone remained cool, “Why would I know?”

Alas, he truly seems angered….

Kate drew nearer, pressing softly against Eric, seeking to kiss him, whispering as their lips met, “Ric, I fneant no other. I merely seek assurance of his departure. In my heart, you alone reside, truly.”

Eric pursed his lips, a blend of hurt and frustration marking his expression.

He had indeed witnessed her stunned reaction upon learning of Simon’s demise, yet she seemed oblivious to his own troubled state.

If she professed no vestige of sentiment for Simon, he could not believe it. Yet Kate’s words held reason; she wished to ascertain Simon’s true passing

reason; she wished to ascertain Simon’s

your anger subside? I erred,

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at Kate, who clung to

do

rose, retrieving his coat, and addressed her with

Kate promptly followed suit.

remained vigilant. After ascertaining

white, resting in serene repose within the morgue. The cloth bore stains of crimson

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“Yes.”

“No.”

Simultaneous responses echoed.

from Kate, and ‘No‘ from

answers perplexed the constable, who hesitated,

frosty gaze fixated on the white shroud, her voice cold