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.

few

me coldly, exchanging pleasantries before

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exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made

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

Philippa stepped out of the car, I walked toward her "Mom, you're here, I greeted

one look at me, clearly

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

should've dressed like this earlier. A girl should always look presentable," he said, his voice almost

look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter what

comment. Instead, he mumbled, "Just

up appearances," my mother replied, but her voice lacked, the soft, romantic tone it once held. Perhaps she had long since realized that some men never change. At this point, their marriage seemed to exist

to notice that his wife's attention was no longer

Philippa greeted a few familiar

middle-aged man heading toward her, his gaze

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

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

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

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

saw my mother smile and, without bothering to scold me, swiftly

couldn't even let

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

time.

I would mock her, so she

and over the top, almost

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the room like a princess from a forgotten era, her presence almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple gown, my hair styled with

fair skin, giving me an ethereal

in admiration, even more so

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

before parting ways. As I turned to head back inside, I

at him, but I heard his voice.

face Ashley, who was leaning against the

you be so distant? I know you're angry with me for betraying you, but Zoey, you