It came to notice that the start of the previous chapter (Chapter 301) didn’t reflect upon updating it. It could make it a bit confusing as you all might not know what message she had gotten three times that week or what message she “read and deleted”. So I am pasting it down in this note for everyone to see below: “This is a reminder to pick up the body of the late Jeremy Hanson at the hospital mortuary. Picking a funeral date or cremating date is advised as leaving the corpse at the mortuary attracts daily and heavy fees.__Signed, management.” There are just two more chapters and two epilogues to go. Thank you all for coming this far with me! ❤️🥰
BOOK 3: CHAPTER 54 -ELAINE- I clocked out early from work and prepared for my date with meticulous care. I chose the red dress that previously garnered attention at that party hosted by Duncan for the kids. I made the conscious choice to wear it again, this time for him. The hue always carried a
BOOK 3:CHAPTER 53 -ELAINE- The evening had set in, and it was time for my departure from Duncan’s home. The reason I was rushing home was that Duncan had made a promise to visit my house later. “Don’t leave us, you can stay the night just like you did previously, Elaine,” Amelia insisted, her per
BOOK 3: CHAPTER 52 -ELAINE- I should’ve left right after the cookies. That was the plan but Amelia had other ideas. She held my hand with both of hers, clinging to me like I was the one who anchored her to the world “Please come with us to the bake sale,” she whispered, eyes wide and hopeful. Th
BOOK 3: CHAPTER 51 -ELAINE- After placing my lab coat gently in the passenger seat of the car, I paused for a second, hand lingering on the door. The action felt symbolic, like shedding one skin for another. The cool fabric had been my armor all day, clinical, professional, composed. But now, st
BOOK 3: CHAPTER 50 -ELAINE- “No.” I responded, glaring up at him just as hard as he was glaring down at me. The tension became even more thickened my defiance. Then, Duncan did something totally unexpected. He grabbed me by my wrist and effortlessly pulled me out of my seat. “What are you—” Ja
BOOK 3: CHAPTER 49 -ELAINE- My relationship with Duncan—whatever it was—got stronger as the days passed. I remember that night he told me to stay. I slept over at their house and even slept in Duncan’s room. Of course, he didn’t let us share a bed. He put a spare mattress down while I took his