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Chapter 329 The Carlyns Appear

Chapter 329 The Carlyns Appear

After a grueling winter, the snow finally ceased, and walige herbed the land I saw a new prog shady dealings at a car repair shop

The story gained traction online, with self-media platform amplifying it while authorines wund the opportunity to spread awareness about fraud. Yet, I knew this revelation was just scratching the surface

Countless individuals still languished in hardship, and while we managed to rescue the victims tied to one repair shop, there were thousands more beyond our reach.

Where greed thrived, malevolence would always follow Some people were willing to abandon their humanity, transforming into monsters for the sake of th

Fireworks suddenly burst outside, reminding me it was the 15th day of the New Year.

Many incidents had unfolded in just two weeks, and I had nearly lost track of time.

Carter embraced me from behind, his voice warm and soothing "Zoey's school transfer is finalized. The semester starts soon. Will you attend?"

He always sought my input before making decisions, a trait I cherished.

"Sure, I should at least familiarize myself with the campus," I replied.

It was a rare moment of peace, with the opposing side yet to regroup. I decided to take advantage of it and enjoy quality time with Carter. After going through the unsettling experience of my soul separating from my body, I held this relationship even closer to my heart. "Alright, I'll take care of everything," he said.

On my first day of school, I stood in front of the mirror, trying on five different outfits,

Carter stepped out of the bathroom and noticed my dilemma. "What's wrong?" he asked, amused.

I gestured toward the growing pile of clothes. "I haven't been to school in years. What do college students wear these days?"

1 didn't want to look too old and stand out, but I also didn't want to seem like I was trying too hard and come across as childish.

To my surprise, Carter chuckled. "You're beautiful no matter what you wear."

Playfully, I gave him a light punch in the chest. "Come on, tell me what I should wear."

with college f

"Chloe," he said with a grin, "I haven't exactly been keeping up trends. But it's still late winter, and it's pretty chilly, so I'd say warmth comes first."

Following his advice, I settled on a fluffy down jacket, and Carter thoughtfully wrapped a soft cashmere scarf around my neck, covering half of my face. "You look perfect," he said.

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him. "As long as you

years in the professional world, I was used to dressing to impress and wearing makeup for every

now, I was no longer the Chloe who had to be polished all the time.

walk you to campus," Carter

by your side as you grow and experience life," he

wrapped my arms around his waist, feeling grateful. "Carter, I'm so lucky to have you with me

the school gates. I'll be

and kissed his cheek before

familiar gates, I found myself lost in thought.

that I would return, now under a completely different

moments like this. Leisure was a luxury I hadn't known back then. Now, under the gentle warmth of the sun, even

I needed to meet with Alec Walsh, the dean of her department,

him first

to Carter's careful preparations, Alece greeted me

seat. I've been informed of your situation by Mr. Bolton,

Mr. Walsh," I

rubbed his hands. "Not at all. We're grateful to Mr. Bolton for his generous donation to the

me were just another reminder of how much he cared. "You don't have to be

modest, Zoey," he said with a nod. "Oh, by the way, another transfer student is starting this semester, I'll introduce you both

you again, Mr.

job. Ah, there she is now," Alec added, glancing

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turned to see who had entered, and I

seemed the world was smaller than I

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of what Bill had done to her and Monica, but it was clear that Sadie's true identity had been exposed. She couldn't return to her home country now, as everyone would know she

here.

are you

to run into me

asked, puzzled. He only saw me as the Boltons' daughter-in-law

broadcast that he'd been cheated on,

together and asked, "Now that I think about it, both of you have the last name Gardner

must be joking, Mr. Walsh, I don't have

secrets,

now was Ashley. If he ever found out she

we introduced ourselves. Sadie kept her distance, only approaching me privately

You've already stolen everything that's mine, and now you've followed me to university. Don't you

carefully, or I'll expose the truth, and you won't even get your graduation certificate." Crossing my

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