Chapter 24 "They have all passed away, but you still have a long life ahead of you. Why cling to just one person? If Rosalie were still here, she would want you to live well, wouldn't she?" "Yes, time will eventually heal everything. Just like you said, you used to like Angela, but gradually you fell in love with Rosalie. In the future, there will be others by your side, and you will slowly let go." "No, never again." Duncan calmly interrupted their words of comfort. "I liked Angela, but I loved Rosalie. Other than that, I will never fall for anyone else again." "The moment Rosalie died, I became someone who should have died as well. The fact that I've lived this long is only because I forced myself to hold on for the sake of Rosalie's wishes. Please, don't try to persuade me anymore. I've already made up my mind." "After I die, please help me place the memorial photos of our two families together, send me to be cremated and buried, and bury me with this locket. Chapter 24 "Duncan, I hope in your next life all your wishes come true: a harmonious. family, love fulfilled, growing old together, and a lifetime of happiness!" After paying his respects, a friend offered three sticks of incense to Duncan. One after another, others followed his example and paid their respects in the same way. A faint smile remained on Duncan's face. It was only at this moment that he finally understood how Rosalie must have felt back then. It turned out that, knowing your own end is near, being able to see your friends and family come to pay their respects in person wasn't such a bad feeling after all. After the funeral ended, Duncan laid Conrad and Paige's ashes to rest, unable to stop the corners of his mouth from lifting in a smile. "Rosalie, wait for me a little longer. I'll be joining you all very soon. When everything was finally settled, Duncan tightly clutched the locket containing Rosalie's ashes, leaned against her tombstone, gently caressed her photo on the gravestone, and his smile grew even more pronounced. "Rosalie, I miss you so much. At last... we can be reunited. In our next life, let's not argue or fight anymore. Let's be happy together for a lifetime, shall we?" He gripped a dagger and plunged it straight into his heart. Blood spurted out instantly, quickly soaking his clothes in red. As he felt his blood rapidly draining and his body temperature changing, Duncan smiled blissfully and slowly closed his eyes. After a long while, he never woke up again. Chapter 24 His brothers wiped away their tears in sorrow and, as he had asked, took care of all his final affairs. However, as Duncan's consciousness completely left his dead body, it kept rising, not knowing where it was headed. After a moment of chaos, he felt as if someone had pushed him to the ground, and the other party, like a mischievous little puppy, clumsily pounced on him and began gnawing at the soft flesh of his cheek. A sharp pain radiated from his cheek, and Duncan's awareness gradually returned. At that moment, the little girl pressing down on him refused to let go, only mumbling indistinctly as she asked him: "Duncan, do you know you were wrong? Admit your mistake and I'll let you go!" 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.