Everest's Guardian Hubby Watched Me Freeze—My Ghost Knows Where He'll Burn Novel - Chapter 17

House On Hollow Street By Sophia Carter 17 Summary Nicholas has been absent from home for several days, claiming to be on a business trip, while Valentina closely monitors his movements and reports to Elara, who remains silent and detached. Elara, spending time alone, continues working through her bucket list and decides to visit Prospect Park to see the flowers, as suggested by online reviews. There, she unexpectedly encounters Nicholas and Valentina together, sharing a joyful moment that stings Elara deeply.

Nicholas then performs a heartfelt love song dedicated to Valentina, a song Elara once knew intimately as it was written for her years ago. Haunted by memories, Elara visits her old high school, revisiting places filled with shared moments between her and Nicholas. She stops by a fringe tree Nicholas had planted and cared for diligently, where she finds a carved message professing his love for her. In a symbolic act, she scrapes away the inscription, laughing through tears as she confronts the painful reality that Nicholas no longer loves her and has lied about his feelings.

Later, Elara goes to the Department of Vital Records to arrange her legal paperwork for assisted death, presenting her approval letter and psychiatric records to justify her request. After some hesitation, the clerk agrees to make an exception, allowing Elara to prepare in advance since she feels isolated with no one left to manage her affairs. Just as she is about to leave, Nicholas unexpectedly appears, shocked and demanding to know why she is there, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.

Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 4 For several days in a row, Nicholas didn't return home. Instead, he sent a brief message, saying he was away on a business trip. Valentina, naturally, kept close tabs on his whereabouts, reporting every detail to Elara. But Elara remained silent, offering no response. She simply printed the screenshots Valentina sent and filed them away, as she always did. In the quiet moments she had to herself, Elara continued working through her bucket list-alone, as usual.

When she reached the tenth item-"see the flowers"-she found herself scrolling through her phone, reading glowing reviews about the blossoms in Prospect Park. On a whim, she decided to visit and see the flowers everyone was talking about. It was a weekday, and the park felt peaceful and still. She moved slowly along the winding paths, the soft rustling of leaves and distant birdcalls filling the air around her. Around three or four in the afternoon, the plaza began to fill with street musicians setting up their instruments.