A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 1264

"I know you're deeply disappointed," Elmer said softly. "But that's not your brother's fault. It's mine. You two grew up in completely different worlds. I promise, I won't let him interfere with your life ever again."

Starla looked up at him, her nose stinging as tears threatened to spill.

"If you never want to see him again, that's fine too," Elmer assured her.

The Hoggart estate was massive, with dozens of separate manors. They could easily live on the same grounds without ever crossing paths. Not to mention the countless other properties they owned.

When she first arrived, she had been placed in the main estate with Yardley. It had been a massive miscalculation. Putting them under the same roof was a recipe for disaster.

"Can I... can I just not live in Maxlandia?" Starla asked softly.

"If you go abroad, I'd be too worried about..." Elmer trailed off.

He didn't need to finish the sentence. Given his high-profile political career, his enemies were everywhere. Honestly, it was a blessing that she had faked her death. Had his rivals known she was alive and vulnerable out there, they would have pounced.

The moment rumors of her survival leaked, the sharks had already started circling. That was why Elmer had dispatched David Nash—his most trusted right-hand man—to bring her back personally. David rarely handled fieldwork unless the situation was absolutely critical.

"Just pretend he doesn't exist," Elmer offered.

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