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.

had arrived early, and after a few days

coldly, exchanging pleasantries

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lowest and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made sense that they hated me. Soon, the

because he was visiting the Boltons, but he

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

look at me, clearly

his gloomy daughter dressed in black that he barely recognized me now that I was dressed

A girl should always look

him a sharp look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter

he mumbled, "Just

she had long

notice that his wife's attention

Philippa greeted a few familiar faces

middle-aged man heading toward her, his gaze locked

to be hitting it off. I couldn't help

and find someone who truly appreciated

obligations, most of which were for the benefit of others. And in the end, they still didn't find

had the

me, swiftly

couldn't even let go of something he

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

time.

her, so she went for a heavy,

top,

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almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple gown, my

my fair skin,

in admiration, even more so than when we had met

jealous. Despite her best efforts, she was

to head back inside, I saw

at him, but

who was leaning against the

betraying you, but Zoey, you can't let your bitterness ruin your future." Yod betrayed me, and now you're