Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

08:23 Tue, Dec 10

Chapter 158 Come At Me

Chapter 158 Come At Me

On the way to Jeffrey's study, my heart pounded like a drum. It felt just like those days in school when I'd get in trouble and be called to the teacher's office. The walk seemed endless

Carter, on the other hand, remained calm from start to finish. His expression was unreadable, giving nothing away.

The butler placed some tea and snacks on the table before quietly exiting, closing the door behind him.

Jeffrey gestured to the sofa. "Sit

I didn't dare. Just facing him made me nervous. "Jeffrey, I'm fine standing

He stared at me for a long moment before speaking. "You've already done it, so why are you feeling guilty now?"

His tone wasn't even harsh, but my knees nearly buckled. I was so close to falling to the floor in surrender. Carter, in terms of aura, was exactly like Jeffrey. No wonder I used to be terrified every time I saw him. Iglanced at Carter, hoping he'd say something. Surely Jeffrey would go easier on his own son.

Sensing my gaze, Carter smiled faintly. "Sit down."

I blinked at him.

That was it?

It's sweet but not

grabbed his sleeve and tugged at

a grip! We weren't here to enjoy a tea party; we were

continued. "You don't like tea?

conversation. "Jeffrey, if you have something to say, just say it. You're scaring me like

all with how bold you've been!" Jeffrey slammed the

wanting to clean up

light tug. "Someone will clean

Jeffrey and said, "Don't scare her. She's timid. I'm the

out

knew you had such soft spot for women. Do you you've

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teacup, took a sip, and then spoke calmly. "You saw it yourself. They made the first move. Their intentions were malicious from the start. If I hadn't retaliated, would they assume my wife is a pushover?" He took full responsibility for everything, using "I" instead of "we," effectively removing

complicated. Though Carter and Luke were both from the Boltons,