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

had ever carried. In fact, I later

from

watching me.

Taking

around from my car, trying to spot anything unusual,

nagging thought, I pressed on the gas pedal and drove home.

living room, watching TV. I

you drop him off?”

my shoes before heading

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

quite special. And he treats Ava so well!” My mother seized

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

lonely. Since his parents are gone, maybe

alone amidst the celebrations

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

in charge, a large company can be

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

plane crash. They died together.”

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

refined.”

family

match ours.”

for now. Besides, it’s still

night, thinking about him and our conversation. The Idea of the plane crash sent