Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 237 Kneel on Them

Chapter 237 Kneel on Them

When Carter heard my words, a spark of joy lit up his dark eyes as if fireworks had exploded, illuminating

his face.

"Are you serious?" he asked cautiously,

His uncertainty tugged at my heartstrings...

In the past, Luke had never paid much attention to my feelings. As the most cherished grandson of the Bolton family, he had always been showered with affection and attention, particularly from Jeffrey, who placed all the family's hopes on him.

Luke and I grew up together, and our relationship was common knowledge. Life had always been easy for him-everything he wanted was within reach.

Carter, on the other hand, was different. His reserved and distant demeanor stemmed from a lack of affection. Even his love for me had been carefully concealed.

Even as a billionaire commanding respect and fear, Carter remained lonely

My simple confession carried more weight than I had imagined. It left him hesitant, almost unable to believe it was real.

I tightened my grip on his hand and affirmed, "Yes, I like you."

Carter responded by wrapping his arm more firmly around my waist, his tone earnest, "Chloe. I've never been in a relationship before. If I ever make mistakes, please tell me. I may not be perfect, but I'll do my best to be perfect for you." His heartfelt promise melted my heart. Smiling, I teased, "You're already the best in every

After our open conversation the day before, nothing stood between us anymore. We spent hours together in bliss until I received an unexpected call from the maid.

"Miss, you need to come quickly. Ms. Sadie is causing chaos at Mrs. Gardner's house, and we can't calm her down."

Frustration bubbled up as I ended the call. Sadie was crossing the line again.

My mom hadn't been feeling well, and now Sadie was causing a scene.

I drove straight to my mom's place. As I stepped inside, I was greeted by the sound of smashing objects and Sadie's screeching voice.

"You witch! You stole my dad and made him ignore me! If I can't live a good life, neither will you!"

I were in her shoes,

Bill

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the chaos to show Bill later.

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to enter. She stood outside, hurling insults, while the maid and guards

already looking pale, pressed her

icily, glaring at Sadie. "When you're done, let's see how you plan to pay for the

up Bill and my mom, I'd admire her means. But all she'd get was Bill kicking her out

anger flared even more. "Zoey, you conniving snake! I'm Dad's daughter tool How

Sadie's recent troubles. After being thrown out of the house, she and Monica had faken refuge

combined savings amounted to just 40,000. For most people, that would

a life of luxury, she

to stir

without my intervention, you'd still be rotting in jail. Seems like the years of comfort you've enjoyed have made you forget your place. "Your mother is nothing more than a mistress, Maybe some people pleased her by calling her Mrs. Gardner, but let's get one thing straight-the real Mrs. Gardner is my mother. And you? You're just an illegitimate child barging into the legal wife's home.

deep, and I could see Sadie's face twisted with anger. She had always deluded herself into believing she was the legitimate eldest daughter, so hearing the truth enraged

furiously. "If your pathetic mother hadn't refused to let go, Dad would have married my mom long ago. You wouldn't even have the

clueless to realize the danger she was in. She

any idea

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