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.

fingers with his. "Alright then. I'll wear the pink wedding dress and

far more intricate and costly than a modern one. But how often did

life, I had waited endlessly, only to never be with the one I

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caught. I tilted my head

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morning, I woke up sore all over, only to find that Carter had already left for

after, Whitney called, asking me to come over. Since she didn't have many friends here, I happily agreed

my surprise,

ways in Jaford. He stood in my room, tall and imposing, his hand brushing lightly against an old photo of

said he wanted to take some of your belongings with

have overheard bits about Luke from our past conversations and likely called me over

turned to me, holding the photo frame. His eyes were slightly red as he asked, "Chloe,

ahead. I was planning to

Sanders-and to him-no

Carter and

it was only fair to let him know,

as he clutched the frame. "That's... good. I'm

I noticed the streaks of white in his

back to the

breaking. "Move on? Chloe,

as if he might crumble at any moment, "This is all my

away, leaving Whitney

thoughtfully before turning back to

what's next for you?" I asked. "Are you going to

to live 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

glad to see her bounce back and start rebuilding her

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said. "I won't

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worry, Chloe," she replied with a small smile. "I live my life well

"What about the drug?"

years remind me every day to live my best life moving

answering, she turned to me. "Chloe, Greg discovered something in Grandma's things. Let's go check it

with items like beaded bracelets, religious statues, and a Bible. Kate retrieved a small sandalwood box. "There