Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Our noses brushed gently as I leaned closer to him. "So, do you want to do that?" I teased, my warm breath caressing his lips. A soft flush bloomed on his face, spreading from his ears down to the back of his neck. Carter's contrasting sides always amazed me. Cold and composed in public, yet with me, he was like a bashful schoolboy.

"If you want to... he murmured, his voice low and soft, then I'm okay with it."

I chuckled lightly, locking eyes with him. "I'm just teasing"

Of course, I wasn't going to be that outrageous.

Carter caught the playful smile on my lips, and his arms tightened around my waist as he deepened our kiss. By the time we arrived at the Bolton Residence, my lips felt nearly swollen from his relentless affection. Tonight, Jeffrey had invited Alisa over specifically. Her gaze lingered on my lips before realization dawned

in her eyes.

"Zoey-no, I should call you Aunt Zoey now. You and Uncle Carter seem so close," she said with a knowing smile.

I returned her smile warmly. "Call me whatever you like. Where's Luke?"

"He's resting in his room," she replied, a hint of sadness flickering across her face.

It was obvious-Luke was deliberately avoiding her. Taking her hand, I said gently, "Alisa, since you haven't announced this engagement publicly yet, there's still time to reconsider if you want to."

After everything Luke had been through, it was unlikely he'd fall for someone else so soon.

Alisa's feelings would go unreciprocated.

After Anna, the last thing Luke could tolerate was a calculating woman.

Given these circumstances, their marriage was bound to end in heartbreak.

"This is the path I chose, Zoey. I have no regrets," Alisa said firmly, her expression resolute. "I'm willing to wait for him."

Well, so be it. After all, advice only goes so far.

That evening was Holiday Eve, and the Bolton family's dinner party was lively and festive. Extended relatives filled the brightly lit Bolton Residence. Children ran around noisily while Jeffrey gleefully handed out gifts. Someone suddenly called out, "The fireworks show is starting!" and everyone rushed to the yard.

flooked up at the sky as brilliant fireworks lit

up

the night.

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drawing gasps from the crowd.

They truly were unique.

a formation of drones appeared in the sky. They moved in unison, first forming the image of a time-traveling spaceship, then arranging

to my arm. "Who would've thought Uncle Carter, who always seems so

that confession wasn't for Zoey. It was

fireworks in silence, turned and headed

They're so beautiful," Alisa

special about

his mind, he'd gone back to the day

day I

me.

since moved on from the misery Luke brought

bring himself to

Carter gave me a truly one-of-a-kind

on late into the night. Some people played cards, others watched shows, while the kids had snowball fights

sent Carter back to the bedroom early

full of

particular, caught my eye-it was

simple words: "Happy New

didn't respond. Instead, I set the phone aside. Maybe he genuinely wished me happiness, but my happiness no

of the bathroom, his hair was still damp.

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supposed to be-mutual support, understanding, and care, not a

ellort.

beautiful. I loved them," I said

did," he replied, his deep eyes

he reached to the side of his wheelchair and pulled out a large gift box. "Happy New

still giving me gifts at

his arms. "What do you mean, your age? You're just a kid to

was

someone who needed

"Thank you," I whispered.

been years since anyone had given me a gift, and this