Regret 2

BOOK1 Chapter 2
“Ryan, honey, give me a hand. This stuff is killing me!” Linda struggled with the overflowing shopping bags in the trunk of the Lamborghini.
Ryan chuckled and ruffled her hair. “You goofball. Let me take care of that.” He gathered the bags and followed Linda inside, catching the worried look on Michael’s
face.
“Spit it out, Michael. What is it?” Ryan snapped.
Michael hesitated. “Sir, about Mrs. Walker… Shouldn’t we… let her out now?”
Ryan scoffed. “Mind your own business, Michael. What did that **h offer you to stick your neck out for her?”
Michael swallowed hard, his face pale. “Sir, the… the smell coming from the basement… it’s… well, it’s been a week, and the metallic scent… it’s quite strong. Are you sure Mrs. Walker is… alright?”
“She’s fine. A little bloodletting won’t kill her. We’ll deal with her later.” Ryan dismissed him with a wave of his hand. “She messed with Linda, she’s gonna pay. End of story.”
Michael opened his mouth to protest, but Linda cut him off. “Michael, you may be an old friend of the family, but Ryan is the master of this house. You wouldn’t want to disobey him, would you?”
Michael, defeated, said nothing more and retreated. Linda snuggled up to Ryan on the couch, a triumphant smile on her face.
“Ryan, you promised. Once you divorce that witch, you’ll marry me, right?” She batted her eyelashes playfully. “Don’t go back on your word now.”
Ryan held her tighter, kissing her eyelids. “Of course, darling. When have I ever lied to you?” He frowned, his face clouding with disgust. “If it wasn’t for that manipulative
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b**h, Sophia, trapping me with that fake pregnancy, I would have never married her in the first place.”
“Her family’s influence was too strong. But thanks to her little stunt with Linda, I finally have a reason to get rid of her for good.” He clenched his fists. “G***d, Linda, every time I think about what she did to you, I just want to…”
Linda buried her face in his chest. “It’s okay, Ryan. I know she was just jealous and wanted to ruin me. If she just apologizes, I can forgive and forget.”
Ryan’s eyes softened. “You’re too good, Linda. That’s why that b***h took advantage of you. It breaks my heart.”
They continued their sickeningly sweet display of affection, oblivious to my presence. I seethed with rage, wishing I could become a vengeful spirit and make them suffer as I had. But my hands passed right through them, a stark reminder that I was dead. There was no revenge for me.
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