Chapter 4
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Lila let out a soft, seductive hum, fueling the fire in Evan’s eyes.
Just as their faces drew closer, lips almost touching, the front door burst open, shattering the intimate moment.
It was my mom.
The sight of Evan and Lila tangled together sent her into a trembling rage.
homewrecking tramp!” she screamed, storming in and yanking Lila’s hair.
She dragged her back and slapped her across the face, again and again.
“Stop it! Have you lost your mind?”
Evan yelled, pulling my mom off Lila.
He shoved her hard, sending her stumbling into the table.
She let out a sharp gasp as her lower back struck the edge.
“Mom!” I cried out instinctively, rushing to her side.
But my hands passed right through her.
In that moment, I was painfully reminded of my ghostly state.
No one could hear me.
No one could feel me.
I was powerless.
The weight of helplessness pressed down on me.
I felt like I was shattering inside.
I regretted everything.
I should have listened to my mom when she warned me about Evan.
I should have thought twice before marrying a man so obsessed with his “perfect” ex
But I didn’t.
I had been blinded by love, convinced I could replace Lila in Evan’s heart.
I gave up everything for him, only to lose myself in the process.
And now, Chloe’s life was the cost of my foolishness.
“Evan Carter! My daughter and granddaughter are missing, and you’re here cozying up to another woman?” my mom shouted, her voice cracking with anger and despair.
“What kind of husband, what kind of father, are you?”
“Ava’s just being dramatic,” Evan snapped.
“She’ll bring Chloe back soon enough.”
“Do you even care about what’s happening out there? That Rainy Night Butcher is still out there!” my mom yelled.
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He had never done anything like that for me
Ever
After Lilla fell asleep, Even picked up his phone and hesitated before sending me a message.
“Stop carding trouble and bring Chibe back. My marriage to Lila is just for show.”
