It poured the day Laura was buried . Out of guilt , Edward suggested a grand funeral . Anastasia refused . In the end , she was the only one there . She carried Laura's urn , eyes empty , walking like a ghost through the cemetery . The staff shivered just watching her grief . Still , they understood her grief and didn't disturb her . She placed the urn on the grave she bought , leaned against the memorial photo , and closed her eyes . Soon , footsteps came closer . A shadow fell over her . She looked up - straight into Priscilla's mocking eyes . Priscilla tilted her chin upward with smug satisfaction . " Now you see who really matters to Eddie . This is what you brought on yourself . " Facing Laura's killer , taunted again and again , Anastasia's rage burst . She stood and slapped her with all her strength . Priscilla froze , holding her cheek . Then she shrieked , " You hit me ? Anastasia , how dare you hit me ? " Spoiled all her life , she had never been humiliated like this . Her eyes brimmed with tears . Then she spotted the urn behind Anastasia . She lunged , grabbed it , and smashed it to the ground . The urn shattered . Ashes mixed with rain , vanishing into the air . What remained , she ground into mud with her foot . " Aab- ! " The cry tore from Anastasia's chest , soaked in despair . 0.00 % 08:52 Chapter 7 Sobbing , she knelt , trying to gather what little ashes were left . She had spent so much to buy Laura a grave . After settling the burial , a day had passed . Tomorrow , she would leave . 1288 Vouchers She had her new identity papers and her passport and had already contacted the lawyer handling her divorce . While she was packing , Edward wrapped his arms around her waist , his voice panicked . " Honey , where are you going with your things ? " Her coldness these past days made his heart more restless than ever . Was she leaving him ? Did she know about him and Priscilla ? Did she ..... He didn't dare think further . Every possibility was unbearable . One thing was clear - he could never accept Anastasia leaving him . Anastasia looked at his face and forced a smile . She freed one hand , signing , " I'm not going anywhere . I just might have to travel for work , so I'm packing . " Having grown up with her , Edward knew she wasn't telling the truth . But he said nothing . He had already decided - he would make it up to her , treat her well , and never let Priscilla's presence hurt her again . He had neglected her lately . From now on , he would make it up to her . " Anna , tomorrow's your birthday . I've prepared a special gift for you . You'll love it . Anastasia froze , then smiled as she signed , " Really ? I got you something too . " Hearing that , Edward's smile deepened . His earlier thoughts now felt ridiculous . Anastasia had loved him since childhood - how could she ever leave him ? " 1 That thought finally gave him peace , and he vowed to spend the rest of his life with her But that night , Edward never came home . 37.95 % 08.52 Chapter 7 288 Vouchers Meanwhile , Priscilla posted a photo on her Instagram - a tall figure , a smaller one , and a child holding their hands . This time , Anastasia's heart no longer ached . She simply tapped " like . " At dawn , light broke over the horizon . The house was empty . No one noticed Anastasia had gone . She walked straight through the airport , dragging her suitcase , back straight , never once looking back . From that moment on , Anastasia no longer existed . And in her world , Edward would never appear again . She was free . 84.89 %% Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!
