Chapter 69 Call My Name
Chapter 69 Call My Name
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Behind the iron doory a small, empty room. Although no one was inside, the walls were covered with photos
Luke moved closer, inspecting the images. As he studied them, he realized that every single one featured him as the subject.From N?velDrama.Org.
I had long suspected Anna''s unhealthy fixation on Luke, but I hadn''t anticipated it could reach such a chilling level.
I examined the photos carefully. The earliest one was when Anna first arrived at the Bolton residence with her foster mother, She
Many were taken in secret, showing the young Lake with a cold expression. His disgust and hatred were especially evident whenever he looked at Anna.
Luke had always deeply loved histe mother, and Adam''s remarriage to his so-called first love- something his mother had despised-was unbearable for him. As time passed, the harshness in Luke''s eyes diminished.
His expression softened, and the way he looked at Anna changed, losing the disdain that had once been
there.
The photos from thest two years were different. They weren''t taken in secret anymore; they were of the Two of them together.
Looking through them. I could see how things had changed. At first, Luke appeared reluctant, his face awkward and distant, with no sign of closeness.
But over time, they grew more familiar, and his resistance faded.
He smiled freely in the photos, posing with Anna and even embracing her.
They traveled together, visiting various countries and watching sunsets.
It was no wonder he had been so busy these past two years. Whenever he left for work, he had been taking Anna along.
Each photo was like a dagger to my heart, a painful reminder of what I had lost. Standing in this room, I felt like the world''s biggest fool.
The arrangement of the photos was even more ingenious. They weren''t random but formed a heart on one wall, with Luke''s portrait prominently disyed on another.
Lake took a step back, his expression difficult to read. This... this is ...
Anna pressed herself against him, wrapping her arms around his waist as she buried her face in his chest.
"Luke" she murmured. I''ve liked you since the moment I met you. I didn''t understand my feelings back then. I just wanted to see you every day
Chapter 69 Call My Name
"So, you took all these photos of me?"
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"I''m sorry," she said, tears streaming down her face. I couldn''t help it. I like you too much. I know you didn''t want me around, and I couldn''t get close to you. These pictures were all I had to console myself." Her voice trembled as she continued. "At first, I never meant topete with Chloe for your affection. I just... I just loved you too much."
If I hadn''t seen how she treated Grandma, I might have believed her act.
But Luke was affected. He seemed overwhelmed by her words. In a moment of weakness, he tilted her chin and kissed her.
Anna responded immediately, wrapping her arms around his neck. I caught the triumphant gleam in her
eyes
I smiled too.
So, that was Luke''s supposed love for me.
Perhaps he had fallen for Anna without realizing it. Maybe he only clung to memories of the past rather than me as a person.
If Anna''s earlier seductions were calcted, Luke''s response was genuine this time.
Anna leaned closer to whisper something into his car, her tone yful yet bold. This is my little sanctuary, Luke-our secret ce where no one will hear us.
Luke pushed her against the wall of photos, his movements deliberate as he began removing her clothes,
From my hidden spot behind the door, I heard their escting passion. Revulsion churned in my
stomach.
1 returned to Grandma''s side, fully aware that Anna had managed to turn Luke against me, leaving me with no way to reveal my whereabouts. Grandma was already asleep. I gazed out the window, watching snowkes drift through the air. The New Year was drawing closer.
I instinctively touched my t stomach.
The baby hadn''t been with me long-not even developed yet-but I still couldn''t help feeling attached to that tiny life.
What an unfortunate fate to have a mother like me. And with a father like Luke, even more so.
Luke had emirely forgotten about my miscarriage. Worse still, he might believe Anna''s lies and dismiss Carter''s findings about the poisoned orchids.
Why had I wasted so many years loving a man so spineless?
I wished I could go back and knock some sense into my younger self.
As I turned back, I noticed Grandina watching me intently, concern written in her gaze.
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Chapter 69 Call My Name
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I reached out to stroke her hair gently, even though she couldn''t feel it, and whispered, ''Don''t worry. Grandma. I''m fine".
I could tell she wanted to ask what had happened.
With a quiet sigh, I added, "Luke can''t be trusted. Anna has him wrapped around her finger. You need to recover soon. Grandma."
Grandma blinked, and I shared the updates Carter had uncovered.
"The orchids were poisoned, though only slightly. Someone must have sprayed them recently. But thankfully. Uncle Carter dealt with it right away.
Even in this situation, Grandma''s condition wasn''t improving. Luke''sck of vignce made matters worse, and there was no telling what chaos might unfold now that he''d fallen for Anna''s schemes. Carter''s n had been aplete failure.
"Grandma. I feel helpless. I can''t protect you anymore. The most important thing is for you to recover."
Her gaze was steady and fearless, silently telling me not to be afraid.
It reminded me of when I was a child-how she always encouraged me to be strong, no matter the situation, as if everything had already been decided by fate.
Luke hadn''t visited in days, and Anna''s appearances had be less frequent. When she dide, it was only to check on Grandma''s condition.
Noticing that Grandma showed no signs of improvement, Anna seemed to rx. She was likely worried that Carter might uncover her n, so she chose to lie low for now.
It also gave Grandma some breathing room, allowing her some progress. She had begun to move her hands slightly, though she still struggled to form words.
Despite the temporary calm, I couldn''t shake the feeling that Anna was up to something. Luke''s absence only heightened my unease, so I decided to check on him. Thankfully, he still wore the bead bracelet, allowing me to locate him anytime.
What I didn''t anticipate was the sight that awaited me.
Not long ago, Luke had ordered Anna''s belongings thrown out of his office.
Now, I found him pinning her against a floor-to-ceiling window, his voice low and thick with desire.
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"Luke, be gentle she whispered back.
A gust of wind swept through the room, knocking over the framed photo of us that he kept on his desk.