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BETRAYAL: The Day I Died. Chapter 56
I sat there for what felt like forever, my body pressed against the edge of the bed, my fingers twisting the bedsheet like it was the only thing holding me together. My chest was heavy, my breathing uneven, and the silence in the room wrapped around me like a chain I couldn’t break free from. My legs felt frozen. I wanted to stand, but my body refused to move. Fear kept me glued in place.Then, I heard the faint sound of the door handle twist. My heart jumped into my throat. I had locked it from the inside, but the sound still made me tremble. My breath caught as I stared at the door, waiting and listening.Then I heard his voice.“Elizabeth,” Benjamin’s tone was calm, soft, almost too calm compared to the storm in my chest.I stood slowly, my legs were shaking, and I walked toward the door. My hand hesitated on the lock, my fingers trembling so badly that I almost couldn’t turn it. Before opening, I pressed my ear to the wood, listening for voices, for footsteps, anything that would
BETRAYAL: The Day I Died. Chapter 55
Benjamin told the security man to let the police in. His voice was steady, firm, but I could see the tightness around his jaw. The guard gave a slight bow and went back outside.As the door closed, Benjamin turned to me. His eyes caught mine, and even though he tried to give me a small smile, I saw the seriousness in his gaze.“It’s okay,” he said softly, his tone calm but layered with warning. “Just… calm down, don’t be scared. We don’t want the police to suspect anything.”I swallowed hard. My hands twisted together in my lap, clammy and restless. The room suddenly felt smaller, like the walls were creeping in around me.“I’m scared,” I admitted, my voice breaking, but I forced myself to take a breath. “But… I’ll be calm.”Benjamin reached over and rested his hand on mine for a moment, his thumb brushing gently across my skin, grounding me. “It might not be anything,” he whispered. “Let’s just see why they’re here.”Before I could respond, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed from th
BETRAYAL: The Day I Died. Chapter 54
We left the hotel that night without saying much. Benjamin carried the bags while I held Daisy’s hand, her head leaning against my side as she drifted in and out of sleep. When we got to his mansion, everything felt too new and awkward. The wide hallways, the tall ceilings, and even the ticking of the clock on the wall sounded too loud.Benjamin carried Daisy upstairs. I followed slowly, my chest heavy with dread. He carried her into his room, pulling the blanket up to her chin. She turned over, mumbling something in her sleep, and he brushed a hand over her hair. I stood at the doorway, watching, my throat tight. Why can't we just have peace together?We left her door halfway open and went back downstairs. I sank into one of the couches, curling my hands together in my lap, while Benjamin sat across from me. He leaned back, legs spread slightly, his arm resting against the chair, but I could see the way his jaw was tight. He was trying to look calm, but the worry was there in his eye
BETRAYAL: The Day I Died. Chapter 53
“What are we going to do?” I asked, my hands trembling so badly I had to clench them together on my lap.Benjamin didn’t answer me right away. He picked up his phone, his jaw tight, and dialed a number. “Marcus,” he said, his voice low and deep, the kind of tone that sent a shiver down my spine.I watched his hand tighten around the phone as he continued, “We have a problem. An anonymous messenger sent something to the news about Lucy’s disappearance. Look into it.” His tone was clipped, sharp, leaving no room for questions.Then silence. A pause. And without another word, he ended the call.I shifted my gaze to Daisy, who was sitting cross-legged on the couch, her little iPad glowing in her hands. She hummed quietly, her eyes lost in the colorful game she was playing, completely unaware of the storm circling us.I turned back to Benjamin, my throat tightening. “I’m scared,” I whispered, my voice breaking despite how hard I tried to hold it together.Before he could reply, a soft knoc
BETRAYAL: The Day I Died. Chapter 52
Daisy’s soft breathing was the only sound inside the car as we pulled up in front of the cemetery gates. She had fallen asleep halfway through the drive, her head resting against my arm, her little curls tickling my skin. For a moment, I just sat there, listening to her quiet breaths, feeling the tiny weight of her body against mine. My chest felt heavy, because I knew where we were going and why.Benjamin parked and turned off the engine. He glanced at me and gave a small nod, as if to say, We’re here. You’re not alone.I carefully slid out of the car, adjusting Daisy in my arms. Her head lolled against my shoulder, her mouth slightly open in the way that always made me want to kiss her forehead. She had no idea where we were or what this visit meant for me. Maybe it was better that way.Benjamin opened the trunk and took out the bouquet of flowers we had picked up on the way. They were white lilies, my mother’s favorite. Just seeing them made my throat tighten. He shut the trunk sof
BETRAYAL: The Day I Died. Chapter 51
The morning came earlier than I expected. I woke before the alarm, the room still dim with soft light slipping through the curtains. Daisy was curled against me, breathing softly, her little arm flung over my waist. I brushed her hair back from her face, kissed her forehead, and whispered for her to wake.She stirred slowly, her eyes fluttering open. “Good morning, Mommy.”“Good morning, love,” I said, smoothing her hair again.We went through the small morning routines, like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and fixing her hair. I ordered breakfast from the hotel kitchen, and while we waited, I took a bath. The water calmed me and helped me breathe easier.By the time I stepped out wrapped in a towel, the food had arrived. Daisy sat on the bed, her little legs swinging, and I joined her. We ate together, quietly, our spoons clinking against the plates. She told me about a dream she had, something about flying over candy houses, and I laughed softly.When we finished, I bent to tie Dai
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