Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 355 Did Carter Massage Them For You?

Chapter 355 Did Carter Massage Them For You?

Zoey elegantly followed Carter and me away.

Sitting in the passenger seat, she glanced back at us. "I weren't for your bad leg. I'd make you sit in the back."

Carter's Adam's apple bobbed, and he said, "I can carry her."

"Fine, then. Pull over."

The car stopped again. Harlan strode up quickly, his steps purposeful. "I knew it. Your return implies that we can put the past behind us."

Zoey rolled her eyes at him and chided, "You're crazy."

This time, she slammed the car door even harder as she climbed in and sat next to me. I leaned against Carter, his arm wrapping protectively around me.

Zoey clicked her tongue in mock disapproval. "Seriously, I can't even look at you two. Just a few months, and you're this sweet? Do you really like him that much

Blushing. I buried my face deeper into Carter's chest. "Mm-hmm. I'm completely smitten. We're happy together."

...very

Zoey rested her chin on her hand, her expression teasing. "Carter, shouldn't you thank me for setting you up with such a great match?"

"Thank you." he replied simply.

"Wow, I heard about your reputation-ruthless in business, a merciless devil, even lost the use of your leg I figured you'd be some twisted psycho. Who knew you'd be this agreeable?" Carter tightened his arm around my waist, his eyes narrowing as he figured out who she was.

"I'm grateful for un

sending her back to me," he said softly. "Without your sacrifices, she wouldn't have

been able to start over."

She raised a hand, cutting him off. "Stop right there. You make it sound like I'm some war hero who died for the greater good."

"Zoey, how have you been?" I asked, my curiosity about her life overwhelming me.

I never thought we'd meet again, especially not like this.

"To be honest, starting over again, I think it's fine to just let everything go."

"Huh?" I didn't quite get what she meant.

body. She was in love with Harlan, but as you've probably noticed, that Nina girl-his so-called childhood sweetheart-was always there to stir up trouble. This marriage

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years of marriage. Instead, he defended Nina at every turn. One day, after yet another confrontation,

at a massive black fish. Scared me so badly, I nearly died all over again. Luckily, I can swim, so I dragged myself out. After dealing with scumbags like Ashley, I

Her

just glad you're okay. When I saw how furious Harlan looked earlier, I

happen. Harlan may have temper, but he's

and scolded, "Of course,

Carter fell silent.

watched us, a mixture of amusement and concern on her face. "Honestly, I worried about you. Back then, I left you with such a mess. Marriage is a lifelong thing, you know? I was terrified I'd ruined your

your painting livestreams, that violin

and my heart ached

the truth now," I said quietly. "He regrets everything he

to Mom? She'd be thrilled to know

don't deserve to be her daughter. When I chose to end things, I didn't even think about her feelings. You're amazing, and you're enough for her. Her daughter shouldn't be a coward like me." I sighed softly and said, "Both

don't tell them yet, okay? When I've made something of myself, when I can shine too,

way, Zoey? Mom's

Her eyes widened. 'Really?"

rest of the ride was filled with chatter and laughter, like two schoolgirls on

quiet, playing the perfect armrest as we giggled and

car arrived at a grand estate bearing the

creaked open, revealing hydrangeas of every color under the soft glow of the streetlights. My

planted them

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wheeled Carter behind us, his tone light. "T've known Mrs.

never interrupting

around and said, "Carter, l'in stealing

his mouth opening, then

too early for him to

best pleading look. "I have so much to talk about with Zoey. Just for

in defeat. "Fine. But don't stay up too

""Got it!"

I older, so you should call me sister. And Carter? He's your brother-in-law; you need to be polite to him Zoey was unconvinced. She argued,

"I'm older than Harlan. That makes Chloe

on, neither side willing to