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?”

words strangely comforted me. As I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy weight in my heart

what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it was not a warning

my stomach as I drove away from Cresswind Valley. It was

watching me.

Taking Advantage

to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal. However, that strange feeling persisted.

thought, I pressed on the gas

watching TV.

drop him off?” my mother asked.

replied casually, changing my shoes before heading in. “Why aren’t

dad finally got up, stretching with a yawn.

treats Ava so well!”

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

are gone, maybe he liked the warmth of

must have spent New Year’s alone amidst the celebrations

interested. “He has a big company, right?”

company, the more he might be constrained. When you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since it’s all about playing it

softened. “How could this be? He looked quite young.”

plane crash. They

mother exclaimed. “What a tough life he must’ve

refined.”

sighed, then added, “I’ve heard his family background is

match ours.”

friends for now. Besides, it’s still

him and our conversation. The