Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 159 The Woman You Love

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1 quickly turned in look at Carter and wondered if he was talking about me.

Jeffrey sighed. Tve seen how you've kept a low profile and endured for so many years. This time, no doubt they're in the wrong, it can't you show some leniency for the sake of the bigger picture! After all, the child in her womb shares your bloodline. If something goes wrong, you know how precarious Luke's condition is right now."

Carter spoke calmly, "The child hasn't even taken shape yet. Who's to say it's truly of the Boltons' blood? Ar for Lake, whether it's his tumor or kidney failure, it's still in the early stages. He still can have children. If the tumor doesn't spread, he can have surgery performed by top specialists. He'll be fine after a year or two of recovery.

Jeffrey studied Carter's face intently. "Carter, you didn't used to be this relentless.

"My compromise led to Chloe dying such a horrible death. Do you think her death has nothing to do with us? Everyone shares some responsibility for what happened to her!"

I looked up sharply at the man defending me so passionately.

eaven on me, only he searched for me. Even after my death, he was the only one

When who remembered me.

else everyone

up

The day he showed up in Chedor wasn't a coincidence. He went there for me.

Were those 3,000 vigil lights for me too?

Questions flooded my mind, leaving me utterly confused.

Why was Carter, someone I barely interacted with before, protecting me so fiercely?

Carter's emotions flared as he mentioned Chloe, but he quickly regained his composure. "I let it go once, and handed the Boltons to him. And what happened? Look at what Luke has done. He can't even control his sexual urges, what makes him think he's fit to run the Boltons?" he said coldly.

never seen Carter this angry before. His pale carlobes

earlier, suddenly softened. "Luke did wrong Chloe; I won't deny that. But you can't place all the blame on him. Chloe's fate was sealed when she encountered those criminals. Even if Luke was indecisive and unfaithful, he never wanted her to

Dad, I've given him plenty of chances and time to grow, but he hasn't risen to the occasion. His life is

words resonated deeply. Jeffrey was silent for a long moment. Perhaps,

Luke.

be it," Jeffrey finally said. "Luke is to blame for his own failures. What

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sheltered too well for far too long, to the point where everyone was deceived

the Boltons afterward, revealed his true nature he was nothing

so utterly disappointed

who lacks

had lost all claim to

it. I'm merely reclaiming what's mine. From now on, the Boltons are under my control. Dad, you are

I nervously tried to explain, Jeffrey, was just defending myself. If I

how nervous you are." Jeffrey's expression softened.

for

softened as he continued, "Being Carter's wife isn't a role for the weak. Sometimes kindness needs a bit of an edge. I don't blame you for what you did. But next time, let me know your plans in advance. An old man like

words stunned me. I had expected a reprimand, but

"Sorry. Jeffrey."

well puts my mind at ease. My son may be cold and crippled, but he's a responsible man. Get along with

face burned with embarrassment, while Carter remained calm

"Zoey is still young. We can wait another year

intervention, I shot him a look of

Boltons."

everything for

off, finally relinquishing

of the study, it marked a turning