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.

had arrived early, and after a few days of

exchanging pleasantries before swiftly

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her lowest and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made sense that they hated me.

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

out of the car, I walked toward her

took one look

daughter dressed in black that he barely recognized me now that I

should've dressed like this earlier. A girl should always

daughter looks beautiful, no matter what

Instead, he mumbled,

voice lacked, the soft, romantic tone it once held. Perhaps she had long since realized that some men never change. At this point,

however, was just beginning to notice that his wife's attention

Philippa greeted a few familiar

a middle-aged man heading toward her,

hitting it off. I couldn't help

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

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

why bother? While we had the chance, we

saw my mother smile and, without bothering to scold me, swiftly walked over to wrap his

a sight-what a pathetic man. He couldn't even let go of something he didn't

to wear the dress she had

time.

was afraid I would mock her, so she

top, almost too much for the

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forgotten era, her presence almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple gown, my hair styled with elegance, and jewelry given to me

my fair skin, giving me an ethereal

admiration, even more so than when we had met

hand, seemed a little jealous. Despite her best efforts, she

before parting ways. As I turned to head back inside, I saw a man standing in the

but I heard his

Ashley, who was leaning against the wall.

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