Chapter 5
The next morning. Ophelia was surprised to find Bastien still at home.]]
Before Anastasia’s crash, he always disappeared early.Ophelia felt unbelievable.[]
When Ophelia came downstairs, Bastien locked his phone and stood up.
“Baby, so I booked us on the 3 PM flight to Sedona. We’ll go to the airport later.“]
Ophelia raised an eyebrow, genuinely thrown.[]
Reading her confusion, Bastien added, “Our anniversary’s next week is coming. We can take a trip there.“]]
Ophelia bit back the question: About Anastasia?
Throughout their marriage, anything involving a calendar date had been Ophelia’s department. Bastien would show up if his racing schedule allowed, if not,she would stay alone.
This sudden gesture made her confused.]]
Was this fallout from last night? Classic guilty–husband damage control?.
Ophelia took a deep breath. Whatever. She’d treat it as their farewell tour.
After breakfast, she packed efficiently.
Their driver whisked them to the airport. Ophelia handled check–in, getting their boarding passes and dropping off their luggage like she always did.] Security was mercifully quick for once.]
With an hour before boarding, Ophelia spotted a decent coffee place. “I’m grabbing a coffee. You want anything?”
Bastien shook his head.[]
When she returned ten minutes later, their gate area was packed with travelers, but Bastien’s seat was conspicuously empty. At first, she figured he’d hit the restroom, but after fifteen minutes of anxiously checking her watch, she called him.]
His voice came through breathless“Ophelia. Take the flight by yourself. I’ll try to go there later. Right?“[]
Ophelia stood frozen, her half–finished coffee suddenly cold in her hand.[]
“Why?! Bastien!”
“Anastasia committed suicide!“]
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