Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 462 New Clues

Back in my home, my cat had turned into a fluffy ball of fur over the winter, resembling an adorable

mascot.

With no one around to distract me, I took a shower and relaxed on the couch, scrolling through my iPad.

"Carl, there are so many wedding dress designs! Each one is more stunning than the last-I can't believe how gorgeous they all are."

Without lifting his gaze, Carter continued trimming my toenails. "Just go with the one you love. Don't worry about the cost-I've got it covered."

He wasn't exaggerating. Between Carter's wealth and Bi-my current father-being exceptionally generous over the years, money was the least of our concerns.

Not to mention the stash of gold bars hidden under my bed. Even if we never lifted a finger, there was enough for several lifetimes.

"But I'm just one person. I can't wear all of them at once," I said with a laugh.

"Then choose the features you like most. I'll have a designer create a custom gown

for you."

"What about you? What's your preference?"

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After a moment's thought, he answered seriously, "A traditional dress. I want us to honor the old customs, complete with all the ceremonies and rituals. I'll shower you with betrothal gifts and see you in a pink wedding dress." My eyes sparkled. "Are you suggesting a vintage-style wedding?"

He nodded. "That's right. But it's just what I think. It's our only wedding, so I want it to reflect what truly want."

"This is our wedding," I said, moving closer to him. "How can your opinion not be important?"

I hesitated before asking, "Is it because I once wore a white wedding dress when I married Luke?"

you

"It's not just that. It's also because you were in a white dress stained with blood. That memory bothers me deeply. And ...

He trailed off as he finished trimming my last nail, then wiped his hands with a damp towel in an unhurried way.

"I once promised you that I would marry you when I came back," he said, a wistfulness in his voice, the kind only we could understand.

then. I'll wear the pink

than a modern one. But how often did someone get

waited endlessly, only to never

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eyes met, and my breath caught. I tilted my head up toward

Finished

all over, only to find that

Whitney called, asking me to come over. Since she didn't have

surprise, Luke was

hadn't known he had returned since we last parted ways in Jaford. He stood in my room, tall and imposing, his hand brushing lightly against an old

to take some of your belongings with

bits about Luke from our past conversations and

photo frame. His eyes were slightly red as he asked,

I was planning to throw it away

to him-no longer

way, Carter

felt it was only fair to let

he clutched the frame. "That's...

past me, I noticed the streaks of white in his hair

we can't go back to the past. It's time to

breaking. "Move on? Chloe, every time I close my eyes, I only

as if he might crumble at any moment,

leaving Whitney and me in

him thoughtfully before turning

asked. "Are you going to go to the

an ordinary life. I might not have gone to school, but Taylor arranged for private tutors, so I've learned a lot. Still, I've been disconnected from the world for 20 years. I want to take some refresher courses and continue my education." From the way Whitney handled things in the car, it was clear she had a resilient and determined spirit, far from the delicate image she sometimes

bounce back and start rebuilding her life

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great," I said. "I won't

Finished

replied with a small smile. "I live my life well and make

"What about the drug?"

"I don't want to erase those memories. Those 20 years remind me every day to live my best life moving

to me. "Chloe, Greg discovered something

with items like beaded bracelets, religious statues, and a Bible. Kate retrieved a