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.

I'll

traditional-style wedding was far more intricate and costly than a modern one. But how often did

my previous life, I had waited endlessly, only to never be

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and my breath caught. I tilted my head up

Finished

only to find that

Since she didn't have many friends here, I happily agreed and drove to the Sander

surprise, Luke was

parted ways in Jaford. He stood in my room, tall and imposing,

to take some of

bits about Luke from our past conversations and likely called

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

was planning to throw

to the Sanders-and to him-no longer

"By the way, Carter

to let him know, given

as he clutched the

walked past me, I noticed the streaks of white in his hair that hadn't been there

back to the

voice breaking. "Move on? Chloe, every time I close

as if he might crumble at any moment, "This is all my fault. I deserve

away, leaving Whitney and

watched him thoughtfully before

asked. "Are you going to

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

see her bounce back and start

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great," I said. "I won't worry about

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small smile. "I live my life well and make myself

"What about the drug?"

firmly. "I don't want to erase those memories. Those 20 years remind

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

like beaded bracelets, religious statues, and a Bible. Kate retrieved a small sandalwood box. "There are some letters