Chapter 16 " This is her own wish . She's already gone . Do you still want to keep her by your side and continue to torment her ? " " No ... " Duncan moved his lips , but his explanation sounded feeble . His heart was in turmoil , unable to make sense of it all , but there was one thing he was certain of : he didn't want to see her reduced to a handful of ashes , disappearing from his sight forever . If he kept her , at least she could stay with him forever . They would never be separated . But Paige didn't want to keep struggling with him . She simply pried his fingers off one by one . " If that's not what you want , then let Rosalie be free ! " " You want to force her to stay by your side - do you want to see her rot and stink ? Or soak her in foul - smelling chemicals ? You know she loved beauty the most and hated the smell of medicine . Do you want her to find no peace even in death ?! " " We are her parents . We don't want to send her to be cremated either , don't want to see her disappear , but there's nothing we can do ... " Paige felt a bitter ache in her heart . She sighed deeply and wiped away her tears . Yes , there was nothing they could do . Duncan felt a stabbing pain in his heart . His hand slowly dropped as 0.00 % 21:48 Chapter 16 288 Vouchers he watched them take Rosalie away . He followed them in silence . It only took a few hours for a body to be reduced to a handful of ashes . As the high - temperature furnace crackled , Duncan couldn't help but think : she used to be so afraid of pain , always alone . If she knew she was being burned to ashes now , she would surely be terrified . His eyes were red as he stared fixedly at the crematorium , his heart twisting in agony . When Conrad and Paige came over carrying a small urn , a thunderous roar sounded in his mind . It felt as if a piece of his heart had been forcibly gouged out , the wind howling through the emptiness , the pain tearing him apart . " Rosalie , you really are heartless . You've gone to find Julian and Angela , but how are those of us left behind supposed to find happiness ? " " Without you all , how could we possibly be happy ? " Duncan gently stroked the urn , letting out a deep breath . In the end , he could only sincerely plead with Conrad and Paige : " Rosalie was my wife too . I want to take a small portion of her ashes with me , to keep by my side , to give myself a chance to miss her . " Although Conrad and Paige were reluctant , after hesitating for a long time , they finally agreed . " You must cherish Rosalie's ashes . Even if you don't love her , don't torment her . She was innocent , and the pain she endured in life was already more than enough She really can't bear any more . No network available now . Please check your network. 35.60 % 21 48 Chapter 16 1288 Vouchers Duncan nodded . " Don't worry , I won't . I never hated her that much . " He carefully took a small amount of ashes , sealed them in a bag , and placed them in an old locket , wearing it close to his heart . When they saw the locket , Conrad and Paige were momentarily stunned , their feelings complicated . Rosalie had once bought a locket for everyone in both families , except for Duncan , whom she had deliberately left out in a fit of pique . He was a little angry and dragged Rosalie to the store the next day . She refused to buy one for him , so he blocked her way and wouldn't let her go home . In the end , Rosalie couldn't resist him and had to buy one for him too . At the time , everyone laughed at how childish the two of them were , arguing endlessly over such a trivial matter . Title: CEO, Your Wife Is Gone Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic Status: ongoing In "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone," Elise battles cancer while striving to fulfill her role as the perfect wife to George. Trinity, Elise's sister, orchestrates a deceitful scheme against her... Embark on a heartfelt journey in this modern romance novel that explores themes of love and betrayal amidst the challenges of illness. Follow Elise as she navigates the complexities of her relationships and confronts unexpected twists orchestrated by those closest to her. What sets "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone" apart is its poignant portrayal of love tested by adversity and the resilience of the human spirit. Dive into this captivating narrative filled with emotional depth and intricate character dynamics. Discover the unique blend of romance and suspense that defines this captivating story available to read at CrushReel. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Elise's journey online at CrushReel today.