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."

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"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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world, I was used to dressing to impress and wearing makeup for

the Chloe who had to be polished all

walk you to campus," Carter said, tousling my hair

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

waist, feeling grateful. "Carter, I'm so lucky to have you

I'll be here to pick you up

his cheek before stepping

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

that I would return, now under a completely

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

the dean of her department, so I went

him first

preparations, Alece greeted me

I've been informed of your situation by Mr. Bolton, so there's no need to worry about

you, Mr. Walsh,"

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

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

"Oh, by the way, another transfer student

you again, Mr. Walsh," I

no trouble-it's my job. Ah, there she is now," Alec added, glancing toward

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

was smaller than I

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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

here.

you so

to run into me

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

that he'd been cheated on, so Sadie

both of you have the last name Gardner and attended the same university.

faint smile. "You must be joking, Mr.

her secrets, Sadie was more restrained

only ally now was Ashley. If he ever found out she wasn't Bill's biological

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

this on purpose? You've already stolen everything that's mine, and now you've followed

or I'll expose the truth, and you won't even get your graduation certificate." Crossing my arms, I stared her down coldly, "I heard