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

exchanging pleasantries before swiftly

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today. Perhaps it was because he was visiting the Boltons, but he hadn't

of the car, I walked toward her "Mom, you're here,

took one look at me,

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

should always look presentable," he said, his voice almost

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

Instead, he mumbled, "Just don't cause

I'll keep 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

just beginning to notice that his wife's attention was no

passed by, Philippa greeted a few familiar

man heading toward her, his gaze locked

help but notice the look in his

divorce Bill and find someone who truly

in this life was that people were often shackled by obligations, most of which were for the benefit of others. And in the

the chance, we should live

me, swiftly walked

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

had expected Sadie to wear the dress she had won at

time.

maybe she was afraid I would mock her, so she

over the top, almost too much for the

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almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple

translucent gems sparkled against my fair skin, giving

me, his eyes widened in admiration, even

little jealous. Despite her best efforts, she

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

him, but I

was leaning against the wall. "What is it,

betraying you, but Zoey, you can't let your bitterness ruin your future." Yod betrayed me, and now you're lecturing