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 days of rest, Anna

greeted me coldly, exchanging pleasantries before

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at her lowest and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made

because he was visiting the Boltons, but

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

look at me,

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

dressed like this earlier. A girl should

daughter looks beautiful, no matter what

didn't respond to her comment. Instead, he mumbled, "Just don't cause

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

beginning to notice that his wife's

guests passed by, Philippa greeted a few familiar faces before walking

noticed a middle-aged man heading toward her, his gaze locked

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

Bill and find someone who

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

had the chance,

me, swiftly walked over to wrap his arm around

pathetic man. He couldn't even let go of something

Sadie to wear the dress she had won

time.

her, so she went

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 with elegance,

my fair skin,

his eyes widened in admiration, even more so

jealous. Despite her

ways. As I turned to head back inside, I saw a

him, but

face Ashley, who was leaning against the

so distant? I know you're angry with me for betraying you, but Zoey, you can't let