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.

had never seen Carter this angry before.

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

protect this family? If the Boltons face even the smallest setback, he'll abandon ship without hesitation. Dad, I've given him

resonated deeply. Jeffrey was silent for a long

Luke.

be it," Jeffrey finally said. "Luke is to blame for his own failures. What you've done is justified. From Now on, the Boltons are

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well for far

with everything that happened to the Boltons afterward, revealed his true nature he was nothing more

Jeffrey wouldn't have been so utterly disappointed if he had taken responsibility on the spot instead of shifting all the

makes mistakes, but a leader who lacks self-awareness, accountability, and

lost all

showed no trace of triumph. "I gave him the opportunity, but he squandered it. I'm merely reclaiming what's mine. From now on, the Boltons are

just defending myself. If I didn't stand

are." Jeffrey's expression softened. "Did

for

demeanor 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

words stunned me. I had expected a reprimand, but all he did was complain about not being

"Sorry. Jeffrey."

puts my mind at ease. My son may be cold and crippled, but he's

burned with embarrassment, while Carter

no rush, Carter replied. "Zoey is still young.

shot him a look

Boltons."

everything for

waved us off, finally relinquishing his hold on

the study, it