Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 152 Zoey, Let's Have a Child

Chapter 152 Zoey, Let's Have a Child

The next morning, I was woken up by Carter.

"Zocy, Zocy, wake up."

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His voice was deep and pleasant, but I had been sleeping so well lately that even his voice couldn't pull me from my slumber.

When he saw that I wasn't responding, he lightly patted my cheek. I instinctively nuzzled into his hand, mumbling, "I want to sleep a bit more."

His breath brushed against my car as he spoke. Gome on, the Hudsons will be here soon. Don't you want to see the drama unfold?"

Oh right, today's going to be a show!

That thought jolted my mind awake, and I opened my eyes eagerly. Without thinking. I sat up in a hurry and accidentally brushed my lips against his cheek. Our eyes locked and my face flushed crimson. "S-Sorry I didn't realize you were so close."

He chuckled softly. "It's fine. You weren't waking up, so leaned in. Did you sleep well?"

"I've been sleeping great lately. Maybe it's because I'm not the type to have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar places."

Or perhaps it was because I had found a new beginning, Sleep became easier as I was always in a good mood. "Good. Now go wash up and have breakfast. The Hudsons will be here soon."

"Got it."

I happily threw back the covers and hopped out of bed. My enthusiasm, however, caused a sharp tug chest. "Ah-"I winced, frowning as a faint sting spread across my chest. It was a result of the fabric brushing against my skin. "What's wrong?" He looked at me with concern.

I shook my head. "It's nothing. I think my period is about to start. My body's just a bit sensitive."

I washed up and changed into my clothes in the bathroom. As I dressed, I noticed some redness and swelling.

After all, I remembered period cramps and chest pain were a monthly ordeal in my original body's teenage years.

This body seemed no different, so I didn't think much of it

I picked out a soft silk blouse, but even that smooth material caused faint discomfort.

at

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put on some light makeup

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a lavish breakfast, all tailored to my preferences. He waved to me at

from him. "Why don't

are too many people.

of milk. 'Drink some. You're still young and need to

muttered under my breath. "How am I still growing? Ill be 21 this

moment, I thought I caught his gaze flickering to my chest before he said in amusement, "Yes, you're certainly not

texture. I've never been a fan of Western food, but for breakfast,

my life has been a blur of work and social engagements,

what do you think of me?" Carter suddenly

of you at first, I mumbled

"Why?"

serious expression and your voice was so cold. Your presence was so overwhelming that

I never would've imagined having breakfast with Carter peacefully

"And now?"

"Now, I'm not scared anymore. Carter, you're actually a very gentle

You stood by my

Protecting you

as he gazed at me. "But Zoey, I'm 33 this year. I want

that I choked on

chest. I hurriedly grabbed a napkin to wipe

mean tot

you have a

caught my hand and asked, "Zoey, you're

eyes bore into mine, making my

This wasn't part of

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to be

suddenly turn into a plan for me

perspective, it wasn't

matter if he had feelings for me

I

wasn't getting any younger, and Jeffrey had

arrived.

to infiltrate the Boltons and exact revenge that I'd overlooked this

"You're still

"ready"

that he wasn't pressing the issue. "Let me grab you a

"Alright."

families was approaching, and I couldn't let