Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 225 He Truly Loves My Momi

Chapter 225 He Truly Loves My Mom

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1 shot him a look of contempt. "What I call him is none of your business. Don't forget your own position!"

Luke shifted uncomfortably, and just as he was about to respond, I leaned in closer, speaking in a hushed tone that only we could hear, "Remember, this is all because of you.

No matter how upset or regretful he was, the truth was clear: he and I were never meant to be.

Luke paused, his mind likely drifting to the past and his actions toward me. His gaze darkened.

I warned him softly, "Don't look at me like that. Are you trying to make me die again?"

The mention of "die" seemed to stir something within him.

He quickly turned away, unwilling to stay near me any longer, walking off with a glass of wine in hand, hist posture seeming rather miserable.

But none of this was anything but the result of his own choices.

As I watched him walk away, Carter's eyes turned toward me.

With him. I could let go of all my worries and be as carefree as a child.

I spun my gown in front of him. "Do you like it?"

"Not just like it, it's stunning, Darling. A slight smile played on Carter's lips.

To anyone watching, it would appear as though we were an affectionate couple.

Even though I was nothing like the old Zoey, it could easily be seen as a wife being doted on by her husband after marriage.

Just as I was about to say something, I spotted Nicholas in a white suit in the crowd.

Considering the scale of Bill's event today, he must have been invited to attend.

He stood alone in a quiet corner, a sense of solitude surrounding him.

I couldn't imagine how he had managed to endure the past 20 years on his own.

While many unfaithful husbands remarried quickly after their wives' passing, he had never even been given a chance with Philippa. He had lived on only the memories of her all this time.

He had worked his way up from an ordinary young man to the man he was now. If only Philippa had married him, and if the Wilchers had invested in him back then, their lives would have been so much better now. They would have avoided so many unnecessary struggles.

But those shortsighted elders never considered the long-term. They made Philippa lose her true love. leaving her to suffer all her life. Now, they were living of Bill's success.

Today, the Wilchers arrived, all dressed up, exuding an air of elegance.

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were no better

what was left of Philippa, and

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introducing her to

front of

with reluctance, but she had no choice but to maintain her

with a look, and it

Bill playing the

and with the upcoming union with the Boltons, the

easy to shift from sadness back

remained by the wall, watching as

sorry. Mom didn't mean for this to happen," I said,

"I understand," he replied.

helpless smile. "Has Philippa not been feeling well lately? She's been avoiding talking to me, and as a man, it's not easy for me to visit her,

up a lot these past few days, but she's feeling a bit better today, though still a little tired.

baby is strong. I had the Boltons family doctor come to check on her, and everything was

What is

prenatal check-up is? I won't go near her,

Wow!

such a

loves my mom so

well up in

number? If you ever need anything, feel free to ask

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Nicholas' eyes brightened. "Really?"

was a middle-aged man nearing 10, his sparkling eyes made him

said, nodding as I pulled out my phone to save his

bring you hardship, but it seems like you've been given a new life Your health is better, and your mom's pain has eased," he said. I had to

the brink of deaths that day, cutting my wrist. It made me realize a lot of things. Afterward, Carter treated me with kindness, giving me a love I'd never experienced before, and

spoke with Nicholas, the soft

was the "Spring Willow" orchestra, invited by Bill, and their

me, though, was seeing Sadie playing

particularly talented at painting but being Bill's daughter, he had invested heavily in her

remarkable talent, however, was her skill with

could clearly see that Bill was

he had chosen to bring me and my mom to the event,

and he was eager to make a strong impression

was just an illegitimate daughter, not someone who should be present at an occasion

this.

now that she was already there, Bill couldn't just make her leave, so he was forced to maintain

good mood either. She despised Monica and Sadie, and