Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 249 An Accident

Chapter 249 An Accident

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Carter was only a few years older than Luke, but he exhibited far greater maturity and stability in both character and demeanor.

He had always felt profective of Luke, especially since his sister-in-law saved Luke's life, which made his current stance all the more surprising.

"The Bolton family has coddled him too much, leading to his regression. He lacks responsibility and courage, acting more like a spoiled child than a man!" Carter tapped the armrest of his wheelchair in frustration as he spoke,

He was usually so composed around me, seldom showing such frustration.

I was not scared by his anger; instead, I found his passion rather endearing. It lightened the tension I had been feeling because of Anna, and I let out a chuckle.

"You don't just seem a few years older than him; you come off more like his father."

"Chloe, I'm sorry. He's hurt you, and I can't undo that."

Carter's eyes were filled with remorse.

"Then let him try to make it right."

"Indeed, he owes you that much."

We decided to set aside the compromised brooch. After all, I have plenty of jewelry, and its eavesdropping capabilities are limited; locked in a safe, it could not pick up anything from the outside. When I might use it again would be a matter of chance

Anna probably hoped to catch some useful tidbits from me on the way home, unaware that I had begun my performance the moment I stepped into the car.

She only heard what I allowed her to hear.

With three days until the New Year, Anna showed no signs of easing off.

me, seizing the

been watching me secretly all this

would react to the 'wedding gift' I

morning, I woke up

filled with repeated dreams about the

stopped, and the servants were

longer beside me, stirring a worrying thought-could

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him. "Where are you,

sleep well

worried about you, did you go

a slight smile. "Don't worry, everything will

"But..."

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you can't sleep, why not get up and have some breakfast? Remember to drink some milk. I have to hang

made me uneasy; he was definitely keeping something

bed, the cold floor against my bare feet, and was tempted to

thinking-would my

I do? What should I

dressed. Fortunately, Damian

was having breakfast with Jeffrey, and

of his projects to him,

ten years trying to curry favor

own run-ins with Anna, I remained cautious around

come and have a