FreeNovelChapter 263 tfoolish enough to compete with a memory. If you're trying to find her in me, lets part ways right here. | won't be anyone's replacement” With that, | ried to push him away and get up He was startled and quickly held me down. “No, its not like that. You're you. | don't care about Annalise. She has nothing to do with me. I've told you to only believe in me. I'l 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 stil investigating. Many pieces don't fit together, so | 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 hintr" | pleaded “My parents’ death isn' 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 | only feel remorse for her, not love. So, don't dwell on her anymore. You're the one | see. The rest are just players in the scene, understand?” His words strangely comforted me. As | left the hotel, | felran unprecedented sense of relief. The heavy weight in my heart had finally lifted.
Little did | know that what he said would weigh more than any burden | had ever carried. In fact, | later realized it was not a warning at all, but his deepest fear.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUnease settled in my stomach as | drove away from Cresswind Valley. It was as if someone was watching me.
Chapter 263 Taking Advantage Iooked around from my car, trying to spot anything unusual, but everything appeared normal. However, that strange feeling persisted With that nagging thought, | pressed on the gas pedal and drove home My parents were stil in the living room, watching TV. | knew they had been waiting for me “Did you drop him off?” my mother asked “Yeah,” | 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 welll” My mother seized the opportunity to tease 1. me. “Who would've thought our lite girl would be so clingy? “He's been quite lonely. Since his parents are gone, maybe he liked the wamith of our family.
Atlas must have spent New Year's alone amidst the celebrations of other households My father seemed interested. “He has a big company, right?” “The bigger the 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 safe.” | remarked, perhaps a bit critical “Both of his parents are gone?” My mother's heart softened. “How could this be? He looked quite young." “Yeah, in a plane crash. They died together” “Oh, that's so tragicl” My mother exclaimed. “What a tough life he mustve had. Yet he stil looks so refined” My mother sighed, then added, “Ive heard his family background is quite impressive. It doesn't really match ours” Mom! Can you stop overthinking things? We're just friends for now. Besides, its still too early for me to decide protested. “Let's get some sleep. Its late!” Jossed and turned that night, thinking about him and our conversation. The Idea of the plane crash sent
vers down my spine. Could it be related to Celine? She was his aunt, and if it was true, then that was cuthless ously | pictured Celine’s face and her cold. pone demeanor. Eventually, | drifted or, only to Ifit weren't for the phone ringing, | might have sleptin. Looking at the screen, | was surprised to see Matthew. | debated whether to answer.
Eventually, | picked up the call “Chilo, can we take our daughter out tonight? Let's celebrate her birthday together. | didn't forget. It's just that | had an important commitment and couldn't get away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“There's no need for that! | already celebrated with her yesterday. Today isn't her actual birthday, so why make a big deal out of it? Just focus on your work!” | replied, my tone frosty.
“Chilo, don't speak for our daughter. She wouldn't want to miss out on her dad. You can't impose thoughts on her. That wouldn't be fair, would it?” & your Deep down, | knew he wasn't entirely wrong. He was her father, and that was a fact.
“Fine, Il ask Ava tonight. If she wants to go, you can take her” | compromised 1 couldn't replace a father's responsibilities.
“Great! And its not me taking her. Its us going together!” He pushed for more 1 was left speechless. What a shameless guy! “We'll discuss it later!” | said, keeping my tone composed
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