Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 357 Men Are Really Cheap

1 nudged her in the waist playfully and jabbed, "Look that, your husband's here to take you home

She shot me a look of pure disgust. "Tusband, my foot)

"My husband is emotionally calm, adores his wife, and doesn't have taste that bad."

We giggled like silly teenagers as we shoved each other on our way down the stairs..

In the living room, Harlan stood with a dark expression clouding his face, though his eyes betrayed a fleeting look of astonishment when he saw Zoey in her elegant evening gown.

Rumor had it that Janice's background wasn't great. She had once been the caretaker of Harlan's grandfather, Mark Pearson,

After she saved Mark's life, the old man, touched by her kindness and devotion, insisted Harlan marry her.

Imagine that-in this day and age-an arranged marriage forced by the whims of a family elder. Of course, such a union was doomed from the start.

After their wedding, Harlan and Janice barely spent any time together, and even when they did, he treated her with cold indifference.

I had given Zoey a makeover, and as she stood at the top of the staircase, looking down with an air of confidence, she exuded a beauty that was as commanding as it was refined,

Janice had once been timid and meek, a caretaker more than a wife, never daring to even look her husband in the eye. She lived in the Pearson household for three years, blending into the background like one of the servants,

Zoey was different-she was from a family no less distinguished than the Pearsons. Even though Bill failed her emotionally, he had always ensured she and Philippa lived in material luxury.

Her troubles stemmed from family dysfunction, not money. She was every inch a proper, high-society lady, and it showed.

Zoey's tone was icy as she addressed him. "What are you doing here?"

shifted back to

Harlan's gaze its usual coldness. He said, "I'm here to take you home. Do you know how improper it looks for you to be living in someone else's house?"

Carter appeared at the top of the stairs, chiming in. "Mrs. Pearson, since Harlan came all this way, maybe you should go with him."

I was certain Harlan hadn't come on his own. It must've been Carter's doing.

That scheming man-always up to something.

But Carter underestimated the strength of our sisterhood. Zocy wasn't the meek and submissive Janice.

brow, her sharp gaze cutting straight through Carter's pretense. "Harlan didn't come to get me: you're just trying to make me

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of course not. You're welcome to stay as long as you like

unfold, he seemed utterly invisible to

being disrespectful. Carter's older than both of us. He tried to

me. His wife is my new

when it comes

and I don't love

as if not loving each other was the most natural thing in the world. For a m Harlan froze, but his

to give you an easy way out. Refuse, and don't expect me to come

was about to step in, Zoey grabbed a

someone out of their mind would want to go back to that miserable place. I've never been

quick tilt of his head-a move I had to admit was surprisingly cool. Turning

that feels familiar and warm. Don't worry, Mr. Pearson. Since she doesn't want to go home, she's welcome to stay here. I'll take good care

uncomfortably at the mention of Nina. He said, "Zoey, you've misunderstood. There's nothing romantic between me

knows what's going on. Let me just say

my words carried the sharpest edge. "In my marriage, there will never be

heart forever. But it was Carter who pulled me into his world, and he

an arm around my waist, his voice low and soothing. "Relax. That's not

affection. The ruthless tycoon, feared by all. was nothing but

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sensing the futility of Harlan's visit, spoke calmly. "You

Just like that? You're

you plan

considering.

This isn't a

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of silent glares, Carter looked at me tenderly. "You didn't eat much earlier. I had some dessert prepared for you and Mrs. Pearson. If you're still too excited to sleep, you can watch a movie in

tiptoe to plant a kiss on

disgusted. "Ugh, the stench of love! Carter,

on them?"

said, "Let me show

straight-laced man is

and said, "Let's go watch a

good to

we left. Harlan stared at Zoey's retreating figure, which showed no sign