7 During the worst days of my battle with brain cancer , I used to wonder what death would be like . I never imagined that when I opened my eyes again , it wouldn't be to heaven or hell . It would be to Adrian's scowling face . He looked just as angry and grim as he had in life , his dark eyes swirling with a storm of fury . I couldn't help myself . " What's your problem now ?" " What , does my being dead bother you too ? " The next second , he strode towards me . But he passed right through my ghostly form . I turned in shock to see him grabbing Penny's wrist , his voice a low , guttural snarl . " You weren't pregnant ?! " " The miscarriage was a lie ? Why would you lie to me ?! " Adrian was truly heartbroken . His eyes were red , shimmering with unshed tears . Penny avoided his gaze , her guilt palpable . " Adrian , what are you talking about ? I don't understand . " Seeing her play dumb only fueled his rage . " The hospital has security cameras , " he threatened , his voice dangerously low . " Do you really want me to go that far ? " At that , Penny finally broke down , sobbing and pleading . " I ... i just wanted you to see how serious things were ! " " Even if I wasn't pregnant this time , Rosalie would have found a way to make me miscarry sooner or later ! " " I was just trying to force you to cut ties with her ! " I floated in the air , arms , crossed , a sarcastic smile playing on my lips as watched the drama unfold . I half - expected him to pull her into a comforting embrace . But he didn't . He just let go of her hand , his shoulders slumping in defeat . For the first time , I saw disappointment in the way Adrian looked at Penny . " No matter what , she was my sister . " " I could protect you , I could stand by your side , but I never gave you permission to frame her . " Hearing that , I arched an eyebrow and muttered , " Idiot . " For some reason , it was as if Adrian heard me . He looked up , his gaze sweeping blankly through the air where I floated . It was just for a second . Then he quickly looked away . It was also the first time I'd ever seen him and Penny have a real fight . He stormed out , furious , and got into his car . Bored , I followed him , drifting into the passenger seat . On a whim , I reached out and gave the ornament hanging from his rearview Chapter 2 mirror a little push . I had made that ugly thing myself , a gift for when he first got the car . 14.44 I remembered how he'd held it like it was a priceless treasure . He'd immediately taken down the million - dollar charm that was there before and replaced it with my clumsy creation . He'd even driven around for hours , showing it off to everyone he met . " Hey , my sister made this for me . You don't have one , do you ? " " Oh , right . I forgot you don't have sisters . " Lost in the memory , I pushed it a little too hard , and it swung against the windshield with a soft thud . Adrian spoke without thinking . " Rosalie , stop messing around . " The words hung in the air between us . We both froze . He pulled the car over to the side of the road . He stared at the ornament , and a strange redness crept into his eyes . Just then , his phone rang . It was his lawyer . Frustratingly , no matter how close I drifted , I couldn't hear their conversation . All I saw was Adrian suddenly hurl his phone across the car with tremendous force . Then , like a madman , he slammed the car back into gear . This time , he nearly stomped the gas pedal through the floor . Even I , a ghost , was thrown about by the violent acceleration . I couldn't help but yell , " What's the rush , Adrian ? Eager to come and see me ?" His lips were pressed into a thin , white line , his hands trembling on the steering wheel . The thirty - minute drive home , he made it in ten . He slammed on the brakes , threw open the door , and sprinted towards the hall of ancestors . Confused , I followed him . It was only when he pushed open the heavy doors that I finally understood . So , it was true . No one had come to claim my body .