Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 263

t foolish enough to compete with a memory. If you’re trying to find her in me, let’s part ways right here. I won’t be anyone’s replacement.”

With that, I tried to push him away and get up.

He was startled and quickly held me down. “No, it’s not like that. You’re you. I don’t care about Annalise. She has nothing to do with me. I’ve told you to only believe in me. I’ll explain it all eventually, but not now.”

“Why not?

“You shouldn’t know too much right now. There will come a day when you’ll understand. You’re the person I’ve been searching for,” he said as he gently brushed away my stray hair.

W-Why are you saying this?”

‘m still investigating. Many pieces don’t fit together, so I can’t give you a definite answer yet. Give me Remember my word, no matter what happens or how many obstacles arise. Trust me Trust

“Give me a hint!” I pleaded.

“My parents‘ death isn’t that simple!” His eyes flickered with pain.

My mouth fell open. “You mean… the plane crash was orchestrated?”

“I’m still looking into it.”

We both fell silent.

After a long while, he kissed my neck. “Annalise was an incredibly important person, but I only feel remorse for her, not love. So, don’t dwell on her anymore. You’re the one I see. The rest are just players in

the scene, understand?”

left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy weight in my heart had finally

what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later

as I drove away from Cresswind Valley.

watching me.

263 Taking Advantage

spot anything unusual, but

thought, I pressed on the gas

parents were still in the living room, watching TV. I knew they had been waiting for

drop him off?” my mother

casually, changing my shoes before heading

up, stretching with a yawn. “We were waiting for you to get

Ava so well!” My mother seized the opportunity to

1. me. “Who would’ve thought our little girl would be so clingy?”

been quite lonely. Since his parents are gone, maybe he liked the warmth of our family.”

must have spent New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations

interested. “He has a big

When you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since

heart softened. “How could this be? He looked quite

crash.

so tragic!” My mother exclaimed. “What a tough life he must’ve

refined.”

family background is quite impressive.

match ours.”

things? We’re just friends for now. Besides, it’s still too early for

night, thinking about him and our conversation.