Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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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.

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 was arranged

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every turn. One day, after yet another confrontation, Janice snapped and jumped into the

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. After dealing with scumbags like Ashley, I figured, screw it. If

Her

okay. When I saw how

Harlan may have temper, but he's

him a look and scolded, "Of course, you'd take his side.

Carter fell silent.

on her face. "Honestly, I worried about you. Back then, I left you with such

your painting livestreams, that violin performance not long ago, and even photos of you with Dad-uh,

and my heart ached for

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

Mom? She'd be thrilled to know you're

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

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

way, Zoey? Mom's

Her eyes widened. 'Really?"

chatter and laughter, like two schoolgirls on a field

quiet, playing the perfect armrest as we giggled and

arrived at a grand estate bearing the Bolton

gates creaked open, revealing hydrangeas of every color

planted them

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his tone light. "T've known Mrs. Zoey

looked at me tenderly, never interrupting me.

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

blinked, his mouth opening,

early for him to feel

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

sighed in defeat. "Fine. But don't stay

""Got it!"

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

chimed in, "I'm older than Harlan. That makes

debate over titles went on, neither side willing