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.

early, and after a few

me coldly, exchanging pleasantries before

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

bit calmer today. Perhaps it was because he was

the car, I walked toward her "Mom, you're here, I

one look at me, clearly

used to seeing his gloomy daughter dressed in black that he barely

girl should always

daughter looks beautiful, no matter

her comment. Instead, he mumbled, "Just

she had long

that his wife's attention

guests passed by, Philippa greeted a few

toward her, his

off. I couldn't help but notice the look in

find someone who truly appreciated

was that people were often shackled by obligations, most of which were for the benefit

why bother? While we had the chance, we should live for

and, without bothering to scold me, swiftly walked

a sight-what a pathetic man. He couldn't even let

to wear the

time.

she was afraid I would mock her, so she went for a heavy, extravagant

the top, almost too much

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a princess from a forgotten era, her presence almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple

gems sparkled against my fair skin, giving me an

Ashley saw me, his eyes widened in admiration, even more so

the other hand, seemed a little jealous. Despite her

parting ways. As I turned to head back

at him, but

who was leaning against the wall. "What is it,

I know you're angry with me for betraying you, but Zoey, you can't let your bitterness ruin your future." Yod betrayed