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

I was used to dressing to impress and wearing makeup for every outing. It had been ages since

polished all the

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

always wanted to be by your side as you grow and experience life," he admitted. "It's a blessing that I've been

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

school gates. I'll be here

his cheek before stepping out of

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

I would return, now under a completely

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. Now, under the gentle warmth

Walsh, the dean of her department, so I went to report

him first

preparations, Alece

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

Mr. Walsh,"

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 me Zoey

by the way, another transfer student is

again, Mr. Walsh," I

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

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who had entered, and I showed a

world was smaller

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couldn't return to her home country now, as everyone would know she wasn't the real heiress,

here.

you so insistent,

to run into me

saw me as the Boltons' daughter-in-law and wasn't aware of

he'd been cheated on, so

something together and asked, "Now that I think about it, both of you

joking, Mr. Walsh, I

might reveal her secrets, Sadie was more restrained than

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

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

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

name. You'd better tread carefully, or I'll expose the truth, and you won't even get your