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?”

I left the hotel, I felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy weight in

know that what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried.

as I drove away from Cresswind Valley.

watching me.

Taking Advantage

car, trying to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared

pressed on

the living room, watching TV. I knew

him off?”

shoes before heading in.

up, stretching with a yawn.

And he treats Ava so well!” My mother seized the

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

alone amidst

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

the more he might be constrained. When you’re in charge, a large company can be limiting since it’s all about playing it safe,” I remarked, perhaps a bit critical.

his parents are gone?” My mother’s heart softened. “How

a plane crash. They

tough life he must’ve had.

refined.”

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

match ours.”

still too early for me to

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