Chapter 21 +26 BONUS Back at the Millington estate , Duncan gently bathed Audrey and dressed her in clear clothes , as if she were stili alive .
In his mind , she wasnt gone no matter how many nes people told him that Audrey was dead and would never return , he refused to believe it .
Duncans long fingers combed through Audreys silky dark hair , his voice soft and tender , as though she could stil ! hear him .
Audrey , if youre tired , just rest .
Im here with you .
I used to hate you for betraying me , refusing to listen to any of your explanations .
I didnt give you a chance to speak .
But now … I dont hate you anymore .
I want to hear your side , and then we can uncover the truth together , okay ? I cant live without you .
I made a terrible mistake before , and Im sorry … Im so sorry .
This usually composed man cried like a child as he held her His tears fell onto her face , and he gently wiped them away again and again , endlessly .
When Janet and Seamus returned to the estate , they found their son asleep on Audreys body , tear tracks still visible on his face .
Their proud son had loved Audrey so deeply , and now that she was gone , it seemed he had completely fallen apart .
The media was already buzzing with news of how Duncan had abandoned his bride at the altar , and the Leverton family was relentlessly demanding an explanation .
Janet collapsed into Seamus arms , sobbing uncontrollably .
What do we do ? Im terrified Duncan will never recover from this .
Seamus patted her back , letting out a long sigh .

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Dont worry .
Our son isnt that fragile .
But deep down , Seamus knew better .
If Duncan hadnt loved Audrey so intensely , he wouldnt have harbored so much hatred , and he wouldnt be acting like this after her death .
The only option left was to take Audreys body to the funeral home before Duncan woke up .
However , just as Seamus reached out to lift Audrey , Duncans eyes snapped open .
His gaze was dark and deep , like an endless abyss ready to swallow anyone who dared enter .
Seamus had never seen such a look in his sons eyes before it was terrifying .
Duncan , I just wanted to No one is allowed to touch her , except me , Duncan interrupted , his voice suddenly soft , almost tender .
Shes tired .
She just wants to sleep .
Youll wake her up if youre too loud .
Duncans erratic mood swings made Seamus realize that the situation was far worse than he had imagined .
Shes gone , Duncan .
Shes not breathing .
We cant keep her here , Seamus said , trying to gently bring Duncan back to reality , even though it pained him to do so .
Duncan looked up at his father , like a desperate child seeking reassurance .
Dad , Audrey isnt dead , right ? She -wanted to explain things to me ; she loved me so much .
She wouldnt leave me like this .
She wouldnt .
How many times had people told him Audrey was dead ? He had lost count , but he stubbornly believed that his Audrey was just asleep .
She would wake up she had to .
Janet couldnt bear to watch any longer .
She pulled Duncan up from the floor , hugging him tightly .
Son , Audrey is gone .
Shes never coming back .
Lets take her to the funeral home .
If you truly love her , let her rest in peace .
Duncan stood still in Janets arms , like an empty shell devoid of life .
His entire world had collapsed with Audreys death .
There was no light left , only endless darkness .
Living now felt 1/2 | +25 BONUS worse than dying .
Was Audrey really gone ? Was she never coming back ? Would he never hear her voice again ? Would she never call him Duncan again ? Duncan forcefully pushed Janet away and crouched down , ipping Audreys hand tightly , pressing it against hist face .
Her hand was ice cold , devoid of life .
She was really gene .
Chacer ?