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

coldly, exchanging pleasantries before swiftly

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

seemed a bit calmer today. Perhaps it was because he was visiting the Boltons, but he hadn't brought

out of the car, I walked toward

took one look at me, clearly

so used to seeing his gloomy daughter dressed in black

should always look presentable," he said, his

sharp look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter

to her comment. Instead, he mumbled, "Just don't cause a scene

she had long since realized that some men never change. At this point, their marriage seemed to exist only for

notice that his wife's attention was no

by, Philippa greeted a few

heading toward her, his gaze locked

help but notice the look

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

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

we had the

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

couldn't

to wear the dress

time.

mock her, so she went for a heavy, extravagant

the top, almost too much

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a princess from a forgotten era, her presence almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a

sparkled against my fair skin, giving

me, his eyes widened in admiration, even more so

little jealous.

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

at him, but I heard his

face Ashley, who was leaning against the wall. "What is it, Mr.

betraying you, but Zoey, you can't let your bitterness ruin your future." Yod betrayed