Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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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.

probably noticed, that Nina girl-his so-called childhood sweetheart-was always there to stir up trouble. This

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

"You have no idea what it was like The day I woke up in this body, I opened my eyes. underwater, staring straight at a massive black fish. Scared me so badly, I nearly died all over again. Luckily, I can swim, so I dragged myself out.

Her

a soft laugh from me. Tm just glad you're okay. When I saw how furious Harlan looked earlier,

cut in. "That wouldn't happen. Harlan may have temper, but he's a gentleman at heart. He'd never do something like

a look and scolded, "Of course,

Carter fell silent.

then, I left you with such a mess. Marriage is a lifelong thing, you know? I was terrified I'd ruined

knowingly. "I know. I looked you up in the news and saw your painting livestreams, that violin performance not long ago, and even photos of you with Dad-uh, I mean, Bill. You've

and

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

She'd be thrilled to

fingers fidgeting with her nails. "I 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

made something of myself, when I can shine too, I'll

way, Zoey?

Her eyes widened. 'Really?"

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tone light. "T've known Mrs. Zoey for years, but I've never seen

me tenderly, never interrupting

said, "Carter, l'in stealing Chlon tonight. She's sleeping

mouth

was too early for him to

him my best pleading look. "I have

But

""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, "Excuse me? You're using my body. You're 20. I'm 25. I'm your older

older than Harlan. That makes Chloe

went on,