Chapter: 770

Ariana couldn’t glimpse its contents from where she stood; all she could do was watch the ominous black box settle on the platform from afar.

Her breath hitched, her hands started to tremble of their own accord.

She had to keep reminding herself that it couldn’t be real, that Theodore couldn’t possibly be in that box.

Yet the gnawing uncertainty tugged at her. It had been too long since she’d last seen Theodore. Anxiety pooled within her like an unwelcome guest. Why hadn’t he surfaced yet? When would he spring into action?

Could she bear to see the funeral rites concluded, to witness Theodore’s existence being erased from the world?

Heavy-hearted, a crimson hue tinged Ariana’s eyes.

just a

the microphone, a religious text cradled in his hand, and addressed the gathering with the opening Line

to Aimee Wallace’s

immediate furor

Wallace? Isn’t this Theodore

Wallace? Why have I

something amiss? Did the priest mispronounce

murmurs filled the

was dumbfounded, momentarily frozen in place,

recognized the name Aimee Wallace

indignant and agitated outburst, “What is

was harsh, his glare threatening, but underneath, there was an undeniable undercurrent of panic he couldn’t conceal at

caught off guard. Her usually rosy complexion

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