Chapter 17 He never expected that after all these years , Duncan would still be wearing that locket . Even as her parents , they might not have been able to find that locket from back then . Perhaps , over the years , he wasn't as cold as he appeared , nor did he truly dislike Rosalie as much as he let on . Maybe even he himself hadn't realized that he didn't like Angela as much as he thought , and that he had truly fallen for Rosalie - he just wasn't willing to admit it . Conrad and Paige let out a deep sigh and shook their heads inwardly . But what was the point of bringing all this up now ? Both Rosalie and Angela were gone ; it was meaningless . In the end , Conrad and Paige said nothing . They took Rosalie's ashes home , planning to bury her in the cemetery plot she had purchased after the funeral . Duncan clutched his chest , finally feeling a little less pain inside . When he returned home , he was stunned to find the flowers in the vase had withered . With Rosalie gone , no one cared to arrange the flowers , and even changing them had been forgotten . The throw pillows on the sofa still carried Rosalie's scent . When he turned on the TV , the program was still paused at the spot where she had last watched . 0.00 % 21.49 ) Chapter 17 11 280 Vouchers The painting on the wall was done by her own hand . When she first moved in , she had decorated the house with hope , looking forward to a lifetime together with him . Yet it was he who had shattered her beautiful dreams , leading them to where they were now . Duncan tried to tell himself that Rosalie was gone , that he should listen to her words , let go completely , and start a new life . But it seemed he just couldn't do it . Everywhere in the house bore traces of Rosalie's life , as if she were still there . In a daze , he seemed to catch glimpses of her everywhere . But when he looked closely , it was always just his imagination . When the illusions faded , his heart felt empty , aching with a fine , persistent pain . Duncan lay down on the sofa , imitating the way Rosalie used to curl up , trying to shrink into a ball , deeply inhaling the scent she left on the pillow . " Rosalie ... I miss you ... Rosalie ... I regret it... " Vulnerably , he buried his head deep into the pillow , wishing he could fall into a deep sleep like her , go to another world to find them , and start a new life together./ But he couldn't . All because Rosalie had asked him to help take care of her parents . Duncan was the very picture of loneliness . 31.65 % 21.49 Chapter 17 The cold , empty villa was filled with nothing but solitude . At some point , he drifted off into a heavy , exhausted sleep . In a haze of consciousness , he seemed to have a long , long dream . In the dream , it was as if he had returned to the day when Julian and Angela , fingers interlaced , went to meet their parents . Julian gazed at Angela tenderly , his eyes filled with endless love , and spoke firmly . " Mom , Dad , Conrad , Paige , we've been together for a long time , and now we've decided to get married . " Angela blushed and smiled shyly , nodding her head . Their parents were a little surprised , but even more delighted . They spoke over each other , eager to set the wedding date right away . No one noticed how pale Rosalie's face had become . She stared at Julian , her heart aching with sourness and pain . Tears rolled down her cheeks in silence . She bit her lips until they bled , summoning her courage several times , but still couldn't bring herself to say anything that would spoil their happiness . She only took the chance to wipe her tears and run out when no one was paying attention to her . This time , before Julian and Angela even noticed Rosalie was gone , Duncan had already rushed out after her without a second thought . In his memory , after learning that Angela was going to marry Julian , he had been so jealous and upset that he didn't notice anything was wrong with Rosalie 63.62 % 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.