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.

and after a few days of rest, Anna

exchanging pleasantries before swiftly

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seen Anna at her lowest and exposed the Sanders'

seemed a bit calmer today. Perhaps it was because he was visiting the Boltons,

out of the car, I walked

took one look at me, clearly

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

A girl should always look presentable," he said, his

sharp look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter what

comment. Instead, he

tone it once held. Perhaps she had long since realized that some men never change. At this point, their marriage seemed to exist only for the

that his wife's

greeted a

noticed a middle-aged man heading toward her, his

I couldn't help but notice the

someone who truly appreciated her,

this life was that people were often shackled by obligations, most of

bother? While we had the chance, we

and, without bothering to scold me, swiftly

couldn't even let go of something he didn't

arrived, and I had expected Sadie to wear the

time.

would mock her, so she went for a heavy, extravagant red

bejeweled and over the top, almost too

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too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple gown, my hair styled with elegance, and jewelry given

fair skin, giving me an ethereal

widened in admiration, even more so than when

on the other hand, seemed a little jealous. Despite her best efforts, she was still

As I turned to head back inside, I saw a

him, but I heard his

paused, turning to face Ashley, who was leaning against the

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