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.

and after a few days of rest, Anna

exchanging pleasantries before

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all, I had seen Anna at her lowest and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made sense that they hated me. Soon,

calmer today. Perhaps it was because he was visiting the

Philippa stepped out of the car, I walked

one look at me,

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

girl should always look presentable," he said,

look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter

didn't respond to her comment. Instead, he mumbled,

daughter's sake, 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

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

by, Philippa greeted a few

man heading toward

off. I couldn't help but notice the look in

find someone who truly

most of

why bother? While we had the

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

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

expected Sadie to wear the dress

time.

I would mock her, so she went for a heavy,

was bejeweled and over the top,

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

sparkled against my fair skin, giving me an

Ashley saw me, his eyes widened in admiration, even more so than when

seemed a little jealous. Despite her best

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

glance at him, but I

leaning against the wall.

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