Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 263

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?”

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

Little did I know that what he said would weigh more than any burden I had ever carried. In fact, I later realized it was not a warning at all, but his deepest fear.

Unease settled in my stomach as I drove away from Cresswind Valley. It was as if someone was

watching me.

Chapter 263 Taking Advantage

I looked around from my car, trying to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal. However, that strange feeling persisted.

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

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

“Did you drop him off?” my mother asked.

“Yeah,” I replied casually, changing my shoes before heading in. “Why aren’t you two asleep yet?”

My dad finally got up, stretching with a yawn. “We were waiting for you to get home.”

“Mr. Atlas seems quite special. And he treats Ava so well!” My mother seized the opportunity to tease

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