Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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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 like it,

was used to dressing to impress and wearing makeup for every outing. It had

Chloe who had to be polished all the time. It felt like

go. I'll walk you to campus," Carter

your side as you grow and experience life," he admitted. "It's

I'm so lucky to have you with me now and in the

gates. I'll be here

kissed his cheek before stepping

in thought. It was the place I had graduated from years

that I would return, now under a

projects, leaving little room for moments like this. Leisure was a luxury I hadn't known back then. Now, under the

meet with Alec Walsh, the dean of her department, so

him first

preparations, Alece greeted me

I've been informed of your

you, Mr. Walsh," I

grateful to Mr. Bolton for his generous donation

just another reminder of how much he cared. "You don't have to be so formal," I told Alec.

with a nod. "Oh, by the way, another transfer student is starting this

Mr. Walsh," I

job. Ah, there she is now,"

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The Carlyns

entered, and I showed a faint shile. What a coincidence-it

was smaller

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been keeping track 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 wasn't the real heiress, Snowville was her only refuge. Sadie's surprise at seeing me was evident in

here.

you

to run into me

puzzled. He only saw me as the Boltons' daughter-in-law and wasn't aware

that he'd been cheated on, so Sadie continued

that I think about it, both of you have the

faint smile. "You must be joking, Mr. Walsh, I don't have a sister like

secrets, Sadie was more

Ashley. If he ever found out she wasn't Bill's biological daughter, her world would

her distance, only approaching me privately when no

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

scoffed. "You've lived off the Gardners for years, and now you're just back where you started. But even now, you're still benefiting from their name. You'd better tread carefully, or I'll expose the truth, and you won't even get your graduation certificate."