A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 1081

Announcing her death? Truth be told, that was exactly what he had in mind.

But his concern was that if the news reached Yardley Hoggart and Fairfax Yelchin, Starla would inevitably find out. And when she did, her suspicions about him from that day would be entirely confirmed.

Yet, he hadn't expected her to voice those very suspicions today.

Her mind was simply too sharp. Back in Marina City, it might have seemed like she was at a disadvantage with the Yelchin family, but in reality, she never was.

Now, she was actually suggesting they announce her death. It was obvious she wanted to use this opportunity to completely rid herself of Fairfax and Yardley.

Seeing Herbert stay silent, Starla shot him a sideways glance. "What?"

"You've figured out how to shake them off, but what about me?" Herbert asked, his breath hitching slightly.

Once the news of her death broke, she would be completely free of Fairfax and the Hoggart family. But what would her next move be? Would she try to get rid of him, too?

She definitely would.

They were both being incredibly direct now, laying all their cards on the table.

Starla let out a dry laugh at his bluntness. "You?"

"Yes, me. Is there any way I can earn your trust back?"

No one knew the sheer agony Herbert had endured since losing her trust. He was in a constant state of torment, an excruciating anxiety that ripped him apart from the inside out.

Starla scoffed, her eyes dripping with sarcasm. "Do you even hear yourself right now?"

"Starla..."

"Look at the injuries on my body. My leg, my shoulder blade... all thanks to you. You're ruthless."

He had been so incredibly brutal to her, yet here he was, asking if he could win back her trust.

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