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.

herself-wait, just a little longer. If she

mind, the priest switched on the microphone, a religious text cradled in his hand, and addressed the

Aimee

sparked an immediate

Wallace? Isn’t this Theodore

is Aimee Wallace? Why have I not heard of

the

murmurs filled the

was dumbfounded, momentarily frozen in place, thoughts eluding

recognized the name Aimee Wallace as

agitated outburst, “What is this nonsense?! I didn’t pay you a

his glare threatening, but underneath, there was an undeniable undercurrent of panic

off guard. Her usually rosy

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