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?

"Would you like some fruit tea? It's sweet but not overly so, and it goes well

grabbed his sleeve and

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

he continued. "You don't like tea? I can ask

"Jeffrey, if you have something to say, just say it. You're

bold you've been!" Jeffrey

forward, wanting to clean up the

with a light tug. "Someone will

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

out on

had such soft spot for women. Do

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intentions were malicious from the start. If I hadn't retaliated, would they assume my wife is a pushover?" He took

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