A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 1224

Garret mentally kicked himself for asking such a stupid question.

Alone in his study, Yardley pinched the bridge of his nose, a headache throbbing at his temples.

"Heartless little brat."

To vanish in such a spectacular, devastating way. Their father had been bedridden in the hospital out of sheer grief over her 'death.' Did she not know? To be this ruthless and not even send a secret message...

Was she really that disgusted by everything that had happened? Did she resent them that much?

The more Yardley thought about it, the angrier he got. Yet, simultaneously, the suffocating grief that had plagued him for months began to lift.

No matter what she had pulled, as long as she was breathing, that was enough.

...

Smaro Town.

Herbert received the intelligence almost immediately. Knowing Fairfax had mobilized a massive search team told him everything he needed to know. And Yardley was on the hunt, too.

It was spring, and the wild mountain berries were perfectly ripe.

Starla and Romy returned to their rustic cabin with baskets full of the vibrant, tart fruit.

"These make amazing preserves," Romy said, setting the basket down. "Really good for you."

"They're too sour," Starla replied softly.

"Not once you cook them down into jam."

Starla didn't reply. She had been speaking very little lately.

She had tried to run away once, but Herbert had caught her. Romy had genuinely tried to help her, but she had vastly underestimated Herbert's terrifying obsession. He kept Starla under maximum security.

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