Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 139 Chloe, My Chloe

The following day, I didn't stir until well after noon, my head pounding from the aftermath of last night's indulgence.

Three glasses of red wine, and here I was, knocked out old. I couldn't help but laugh at myself.

There was a time when I could handle much more-three glasses of white wine wouldn't even make me blink. A slight stomach ache, maybe, but not a hangover like this.

What on earth happened last night?

As my eyes scanned the room, I realized I was lying in the bed of the private room. Everything seemed in order, no sign of a chaotic night, so I assumed I had managed to keep it together. Nothing too embarrassing had occurred. It had been a long time since I woke up like this-without the irritating buzz of an alarm.

It seemed that with my rebirth, I'd also found a cure for my insomnia. No more pills; I could sleep peacefully now.

Yawning. I stumbled to the bathroom. As I checked myself in the mirror, I noticed my lips were a little swollen. How odd. Did I ... kiss a wine bottle last night?

Thankfully, there were no other marks on my body, so I brushed it off.

When I stepped out, I saw Carter sitting by the window, engrossed in his tablet. He was probably handling emails or something equally tedious.

His eyes flicked up to meet mine as I approached. "How are you feeling?" he asked.

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gave him a sweet, almost playful smile. "My head hurts a little, Mr. Bolton. I didn't say anything too strange last night, did I?

His gaze lingered on my lips for a split second before he responded, "No."

I breathed a quiet sigh of relief. "See? I told you, I can hold my liquor."

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"You were very composed," Carter commented, his eyes still focused on his screen. His voice was neutral, but there was something beneath it that I couldn't quite place. "Come over here. Let's see if you can spot the person you're looking for

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I quickly moved to his side. Carter's efficiency never failed to impress me he had already compiled detailed information about every auto repair shop in the city, all in the time it took me to blink.

I scrolled through the photos, examining each one carefully. Even though I had no idea what the man looked like, I'd never forget those eyes.

But no luck.

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I swiped faster, and Carter's calm voice cur through my torus. Don't rush. Take your time

that man. If I could track him down. I could uncover the

photo, he was

noticed the disappointment on my face because he asked, "No te poeder

one yorker to

"Nothing."

before she died that she had seen a man

an employee or just a

he was a customer, finding him would be like searching for

records? Where she's had her

I'll look into

find the man, my next best step would be

had been discovered in a

truly was connected to the auto shop, maybe

scene, I'd surely find some

troubled expression because he spoke again, his voice warm and reassurin "Don't worry. We'll take this one step at

into Anna, so you don't have to worry about that." He gave me a small,

nodded. No one knew about my rebirth yet, so

need to rush. The dinner party was the pressing issue

Bolton's, and I'm not familiar with

casually, looking at me without much concern. "You don't need to be so formal. I've already asked Damian to take care

for me to come closer. As I

hair.

told you before, don't be so formal. No "Mr. Bolton' when it's

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for a moment, his eyes unreadable. "Call me what you called me before, when

you

felt like he was expecting a different

fine. I'll call you Zoey,

"Okay."

stood up. Then I'll go prepare for

"Go ahead"

and every detail from the drinks to the venue needed to be perfect. These past few days

time to sleep, rushing from task to task. But when I finally collapsed into bed, exhaustion took over, and I slept soundly-deeper than

the night, I felt the warmth

and despite the room's comfortable temperature,

I shifted closer to

felt soft, warm pressure

wasn't sure what it was,

lips to my ear, then trailed down my neck, kissing and licking

voice whispered, "Chloe, my Chloe, you've