Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 144 Do Not Tolerate the Impudence of a Gardner

Carter allowed me to do as I wished, though it would've been easy for the bodyguards to step in and separate us. However, he chose to let the situation unfold a little longer, prolonging the discomfort for everyone involved. After a moment, he put on a reluctant expression and said, "This is blocking the view. Damian, close the

door."

"Of course, Mr. Bolton, Damian answered with a respectful tone, pulling the door shut and leaving the chaos to play out behind it.

Carter then addressed the room. I apologize for the disturbance. Today was meant to celebrate my wife and me registering our marriage. We never expected such an incident. When we hold our official wedding. we hope you'll all come and celebrate with us." "Mr. Bolton, you're too gracious. Wishing you and Mrs. Bolton a lifetime of happiness."

"Wish you a blissful marriage!"

There were quiet murmurs among the guests. "Ms. Gardner looks so much like that Sanders girl who passed away

"What a strange coincidence."

Remaining composed, Carter replied, "It's getting late, and I have some family matters to attend to. I hope you understand that we must excuse ourselves,"

With that, the guests began to leave, content with the evening.

Once the last of them had gone, the door opened.

Inside, chaos reigned.

Anna was still struggling in Adam and Ethan's grasp, her mind clearly disoriented. She kept snapping at Ethan in a desperate attempt to escape.

'Ms. Sander seems unwell. Take her to a room and have the

her."

Bolton," one of the

leaving only the Gardners

in tears, angrily striking Ashley, who

you! Why are you doing this to me? You

by the collar and slapped him hard across the face. "Is this

of the time when Zoey

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all. But Bill, ever nonchalant, had said, "He's just a man. Why are you fighting with your sister over him? They're in love. Just step aside and stop being petty" In the end, Bill did care for

someone

turned around, I

sensed my thoughts, especially since Zoey's deepest wish had always been to gain her

squeezed my hand gently.

shook my head. "I'm fine, Mom. But this is

couldn't help but

her place. Though we came from different backgrounds, our experiences were strikingly similar, and

reeling from Bill's slap, couldn't handle the fury of

glare. "It was her. It was

and Sadie, now seething with anger, found her chance