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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at him. "As long as you like it, I'm

dressing to impress and wearing makeup for every outing.

Chloe who had to be polished all the time. It felt like a return to my student days-a surprisingly

campus," Carter said, tousling

as you grow and experience life,"

his waist, feeling grateful. "Carter, I'm so lucky

the school gates. I'll be here to pick

smiled warmly and kissed his cheek before stepping out of the

in front of the familiar gates, I found myself lost in thought. It was the place I had graduated from years

that I would return, now

focus had been on Luke. Even before graduation, we were already juggling multiple projects, leaving little room for moments like this. Leisure was a luxury I hadn't known back then.

with Alec Walsh, the dean of her department,

him first

to Carter's careful preparations, Alece

informed of your situation by

you, Mr. Walsh," I

at all. We're grateful to Mr. Bolton for his

to smooth things over for me were just another reminder of how much he cared.

modest, Zoey," he said with a nod. "Oh, by the way, another transfer student is

again, Mr.

Ah, there she is now,"

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who had entered, and I showed a faint shile. What a

seemed the world was smaller than

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true identity had been exposed. She couldn't return to her home country now, as everyone

here.

are you

to run into me

me as

he'd been cheated on, so Sadie continued flaunting her status

seemed to piece something together and asked, "Now that I think about it, both of you have the last name

smile. "You must be joking, Mr. Walsh,

might reveal her secrets, Sadie was more

now was Ashley. If he ever found out

our new class, we introduced ourselves. Sadie kept her distance, only approaching me privately when no

You've already stolen everything that's mine, and now you've followed

benefiting from their name. You'd better tread carefully, or I'll expose the