The Bride 163
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Chapter 163

She lurked in the shadows, hissing like a viper, her gaze fixed on meโ€”utterly revolting! The moment our eyes met, that sinister look vanished, replaced by an innocent faรงade.

โ€œIโ€™m sorry, Amelia. You remind me so much of my sister; it startled me.โ€

Nicole, ever composed, quickly gathered her bag and offered a gentle smile. โ€œNice to meet you, Amelia. A small gift for you. I hope you like it.โ€

What a deceptive smile! Who would suspect such sweetness could mask such spite against an elderly woman? But there was no hurryโ€”I would ensure she received retribution in due time. Everything she had done to Grandma, to me, and to my unborn childโ€ฆ I would repay it all!

The thought of the future sweetened my own smile. โ€œI resemble your sister? What a coincidence. Thank you! I rushed here and didnโ€™t bring a gift. I hope you donโ€™t mind.โ€

โ€œOf course not! Weโ€™re practically family now. No need for formalities.โ€

โ€œI just returned and am still finding my way around. Nicole, youโ€™ll have to look out for me.โ€

I took Nicoleโ€™s hand warmly, chatting innocently. Meanwhile, Chase watched me intently, as if searching for traces of the old Amanda beneath my younger guise.

This body was only twenty, a few years younger than Nicole. I was a flower in bloom, vibrant with youthful energy. Last year, visiting Chase, I overheard Nicole clinging to his neck, complaining, โ€œMy sisterโ€™s almost thirty. Sheโ€™s so gloomy and dull. Isnโ€™t working on spreadsheets with her boring?โ€

Chase playfully tapped her nose. โ€œShe might not be as lively as you, but with you, I feel younger.โ€

What a joke! I toiled tirelessly on his projects, while he enjoyed my efforts and flirted with another woman. I wondered what Nicole would think now that I was even younger and prettier.

โ€œOf course, as long as you donโ€™t mind my chatter,โ€ she replied, her face radiating goodwill.

I blinked. โ€œOh, Nicole, do you know about Applewood Estate?โ€

Her expression shifted slightly. โ€œYes, thatโ€™s Chaseโ€™s marital home.โ€

I clapped my hands. โ€œPerfect!โ€

Nicole eyed me curiously. โ€œWhatโ€™s up, Amelia?โ€

โ€œDad asked where we plan to buy our marital home. I found this property and thought it was lovely, so I wanted to ask you about it. Since itโ€™s Chaseโ€™s, even better.โ€

I turned to Chase, beaming. โ€œChase, can I see your place? Iโ€™m thinking of buying it for Derek and me, and it would be great to get some decorating ideas.โ€

Chase remained silent, clearly hesitant. After all, he and Nicole had shared intimate moments there, and he didnโ€™t want anyone else snooping around, even though heโ€™d erased all traces. He still worried about someone uncovering something.

I moved closer. My voice was soft and playful. โ€œIโ€™m terrible at decorating, so getting some ideas from your place would be amazing, Chase. Please? Can you show me around?โ€


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