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?”

As I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief.

I had ever carried. In fact,

I drove away from Cresswind Valley. It was as if

watching me.

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to spot anything unusual, but

I pressed on the gas pedal and drove home.

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

you drop him off?” my mother asked.

my shoes before heading in. “Why aren’t you two asleep

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

treats Ava so well!” My

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

Since his parents are gone, maybe

Year’s alone amidst

“He has a big company,

you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since it’s all about playing it

gone?” My mother’s heart softened. “How could this be? He looked quite

a plane crash.

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

refined.”

mother sighed, then added, “I’ve heard his family background is quite impressive. It

match ours.”

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

about him and our conversation. The