Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 193 Awkward Moment

Chapter 193 Awkward Moment

1 handed Snowflake to the driver, instructing him to take it back to the Bolton residence to be cared for

When I returned to the living room, Kate was usually pleasant toward me, her demeanor positively glowing with friendliness throughout the gathering.

"Mrs. Bolton," she began with an apologetic smile, "we may have had some minor misunderstanding before. That was because I had just lost a daughter and couldn't manage my emotions well. Given the history between our families, we shouldn't be at odds "Exactly," Josh chimed in. "If Chloe were still here, we'd still be in-law

Under the table, my fingers curled tightly into a fist. They had no right to utter Chloe's name.

Before they learned of my supposed death, I could almost excuse their coldness. Almost.

But after everything I'd endured, I knew exactly how they treated me. Hearing those words from Josh now only filled me with disgust.

Neither Carter nor I showed much reaction, which seemed to unsettle Josh. He shifted uncomfortably in his chair before clearing his throat.

"By the way," he said, forcing a smile, "even though your wedding didn't have a ceremony, we still prepared a little gift to celebrate the occasion." At his cue, Kate produced a jewelry box.

The moment I saw it, I recognized it.

This set of jewelry had been purchased with the dowry money they had taken from me and given to Anna I still remember Anna flaunting it in front of me.

It seemed the Sander family had fallen on harder times over the years. They couldn't even afford a decent gift and had to dig up something that had already been used.

Still, it also hinted at their waning trust in Anna. If not for the child she carried, her life with them would. undoubtedly be far more difficult.

"Thank you so much," I said, opening the box in front of them. The brilliant colored diamonds reflected the light, creating a dazzling display.

How ironic. They once told me I didn't deserve such things. Now, they offered them willingly, desperate to please me.

Even if I never wore the jewelry, I would take it. After all, it was mine to begin with.

"As long as you like it," Kate said with a tight smile.

"I do," I replied lightly, handing the box to Damian.

Josh stood and raised his glass. "Cheers to you both, and may you enjoy a lifetime of happiness."

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Zoey isn't much of a drinker. Allow me to drink on

Bolton Josh said

wasn't easy to

polite, his words brought a faint blush to

were bloodshot,

actions grew increasingly egregious-especially after I lost my child -I documented every ounce of my

seemed to have struck a nerve. Luke's reddened eyes fixated on him with an intensity that bordered

hurt me the most were him and

hastily invited him to join the meal, clearly uneasy about

diary could only serve as circumstantial evidence. Worse, it could lead to unnecessary complications.

acknowledge him "Let's continue," he said, downing his

to keep this a secret, right? But I'm curious-Ms. Sander has been pregnant for over a month now. When her pregnancy starts showing, the Hudsons are bound to find out, aren't they?" "As long as you don't say anything, we have

I'd meddle, which

I won't say a word," I said

something good from someone, you need

were greedy-wanting the Boltons' rewards while still clinging to whatever benefits

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wait and

make her drop her

it was just my imagination, but Luke was staring at me like

me food-Luke glared

gave us seemed like that of a betrayed husband

his stomach that was broken,

him and

the notebook to Carter. He noticed

worry, I'll handle it

as soon as we got out of the car, Luke

say anything good and would probably take the opportunity to talk behind

in through the balcony on the first floor, hoping

was falling heavily, and the decorative lights in the corridor swayed in the icy wind. I shivered as I climbed

as I carefully

could just make out Luke's angry voice: "You knew all along! I