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

years in the professional world, I was used to dressing to impress and wearing makeup for every outing. It had been ages

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

I'll walk you to campus," Carter said,

as you grow and experience life," he admitted. "It's a blessing that I've been given the chance to

my arms around his waist, feeling grateful. "Carter, I'm so

dropped me off at the school gates. I'll be

I smiled warmly and kissed his cheek before

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

never imagined that I would return, now under a completely

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. Now, under the gentle warmth of the sun, even the breeze felt softer, as though the world itself had slowed

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

him first

to Carter's careful preparations, Alece

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

Mr. Walsh," I

grateful to Mr. Bolton for his generous donation to

reminder of how much he cared. "You don't have to be so

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

Mr. Walsh," I

there she is now," Alec added, glancing toward

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

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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 her expression. She

here.

you so

to run into me

other?" Alec asked, puzzled. He only saw me as the Boltons' daughter-in-law and wasn't

broadcast that he'd been cheated on, so Sadie continued flaunting her status as the

to piece something together and asked, "Now that I think about it, both of you have the last name Gardner and attended the same university. Are

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

reveal her secrets, Sadie was

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

our new class, we introduced ourselves. Sadie kept her distance, only approaching me privately when

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

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