Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 140 The Tension Builds, The Night Unfolds

Chapter 140 The Tension Builds, The Night Unfolds.

His voice made my heart race.

Carter was no longer maintaining his usual distance. leemed as though he was deliberately trying to close the gap between its.

"Carter, you..."1 bit my lip, unsure of how to respond.

What if he wasn't interested? After all, hadn't everyone said he already had someone special? Was I just reading too much into things? How embarrassing would it be if I was wrong?

It felt as though Carter saw right through my uncertainty, and he offered an explanation. "Zoey, we're married. I've told you before, you don't need to hold back with me. If you want something, just ask. "Okay"

I looked at myself, perched on his lap. Though I had initiated it, it still felt like I was simply playing a part

in the moment.

But now, with him pulling me closer, I felt a sense of discomfort. This wasn't what I expected.

"Zoey, are you planning to divorce me?" he asked, breaking the silence.

"No." I replied quickly. I didn't trust any man enough to think of another relationship. Carter was the best I could have hoped for.

"If we're in this for the long haul, should we continue acting like strangers? Let go of the past, and focus on the here and now."

I finished zipping up my dress and stood, slipping on my heels. The gown fit perfectly, highlighting my long legs, slim waist, and curves. With skin as pale as snow and a slight flush on my cheeks, I looked almost otherworldly in that moment.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I realized that I looked enticing.

Zoey's figure was far more striking than mine ever was

But she'd always kept herself hidden, dressing in dark, exaggerated styles that pushed people away Tonight, however, I feared it would be impossible for anyone not to notice her.

Tonight, Anna and Sadie would be here. How would the night unfold? I couldn't help but feel excited.

As night descended, cars began to line the driveway, arriving one after another.

The grand mansion lit up in brilliant colors, with guests filtering in.

after a few days of

coldly, exchanging pleasantries before swiftly

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surprising. After all, I had seen Anna at her lowest and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made sense that they hated

he was visiting the Boltons, but he hadn't brought

Philippa stepped out of the car, I walked toward her "Mom,

took one look

to seeing his gloomy daughter dressed in black that

should always look presentable," he

look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter what

her comment. Instead, he

held. Perhaps she had long since realized that some men never change. At this

to notice that his wife's attention was no longer

guests passed by, Philippa greeted a few familiar faces before

noticed a middle-aged man heading toward her, his

it off. I couldn't help but notice the look in his eyes-it

Bill and find someone who truly appreciated her, she wouldn't have wasted her

learned in this life was that people were often shackled by obligations, most of which were for the benefit of

why bother? While we had the

and, without bothering to scold me, swiftly walked over to wrap

a pathetic man. He couldn't even let go of something he didn't

Ashley had arrived, and I had expected Sadie to wear the dress she had won at

time.

maybe she was afraid I would mock her, so she

the top,

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era, her presence almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple gown, my hair

fair skin, giving me

me, his eyes widened in admiration, even more so than when

seemed a little jealous. Despite her best

head back inside, I saw a

didn't glance at him, but

face Ashley, who was leaning against

Zoey,