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 days of rest, Anna seemed to be feeling

exchanging pleasantries

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wasn't surprising. After all, I had seen Anna at her lowest and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made sense

was because he was visiting the Boltons, but

out of the car, I walked

took one look at

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

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

daughter looks beautiful, no matter

comment. Instead, he mumbled,

held. Perhaps she had long since realized

that his wife's attention was no

Philippa greeted a few familiar faces

a middle-aged man heading toward her, his gaze

hitting it off. I couldn't help but notice the

someone who truly appreciated her, she

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

had the chance, we should

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

He couldn't even let go of something

expected Sadie to wear the

time.

would mock her, so she went

was bejeweled and over the top,

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

my fair skin,

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

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

I turned to head back inside, I saw

glance at him, but I heard his

paused, turning to face Ashley, who was leaning

with me for betraying you, but Zoey, you can't let