What would her reaction be when she saw my
body?
I pondered.
It would be quite interesting. After all, she
could only choose between her innocence and
the title of “Mrs. Lucas.”
If she wanted to keep her innocence, she would have to reveal everything she had done, becoming the laughingstock of everyone.
If she wanted the title of “Mrs. Lucas“, she
would have to completely erase my existence. But in today’s society, a weak woman like her, “disposing of the body” would be a major undertaking…
The bed was wide; I lay down in Ethan’s arms and closed my eyes, smiling.
From today on, I wouldn’t have to be at
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Because I was dead…
5
When Ethan woke up, Patricia was still
asleep.
He sat on the edge of the bed, staring at Patricia for a long time.
His expression was as deep as ever, and I couldn’t read his thoughts.
My second day as a ghost, no phone, no books, and I had to stay with Patricia.
I was bored, wandering around the room countless times.
At 10 o’clock, Patricia finally woke up.
She yawned and leisurely washed her face
and brushed her teeth.
She then ordered the maids to make her
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breakfast. After eating her fill, she disdainfully
rummaged through my suitcase, changed into
a set of clothes, and took the basement key
before going out.
But her demeanor was fierce, obviously
unhappy and ready to seek me out for
retribution.
I eagerly floated ahead of her, anxious to see
her reaction when she saw “me.”
I got my wish.
When she opened the basement door, the
smile on her face froze.
Then she let out a piercing scream, but
fearing discovery, quickly covered her mouth. I looked down at her, watching her cautiously approach “me.”
Watching her trembling hands place them
