Loved You Once But He's My Forever

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Chapter 140 The Tension Builds, The Night Unfolds

Chapter 140 The Tension Builds, The Night Unfolds.

His voice made my heart race.

Carter was no longer maintaining his usual distance. leemed as though he was deliberately trying to close the gap between its.

"Carter, you..."1 bit my lip, unsure of how to respond.

What if he wasn't interested? After all, hadn't everyone said he already had someone special? Was I just reading too much into things? How embarrassing would it be if I was wrong?

It felt as though Carter saw right through my uncertainty, and he offered an explanation. "Zoey, we're married. I've told you before, you don't need to hold back with me. If you want something, just ask. "Okay"

I looked at myself, perched on his lap. Though I had initiated it, it still felt like I was simply playing a part

in the moment.

But now, with him pulling me closer, I felt a sense of discomfort. This wasn't what I expected.

"Zoey, are you planning to divorce me?" he asked, breaking the silence.

"No." I replied quickly. I didn't trust any man enough to think of another relationship. Carter was the best I could have hoped for.

"If we're in this for the long haul, should we continue acting like strangers? Let go of the past, and focus on the here and now."

I finished zipping up my dress and stood, slipping on my heels. The gown fit perfectly, highlighting my long legs, slim waist, and curves. With skin as pale as snow and a slight flush on my cheeks, I looked almost otherworldly in that moment.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I realized that I looked enticing.

Zoey's figure was far more striking than mine ever was

But she'd always kept herself hidden, dressing in dark, exaggerated styles that pushed people away Tonight, however, I feared it would be impossible for anyone not to notice her.

Tonight, Anna and Sadie would be here. How would the night unfold? I couldn't help but feel excited.

As night descended, cars began to line the driveway, arriving one after another.

grand mansion lit up in brilliant colors, with guests

few days of rest, Anna seemed to

coldly, exchanging

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all, I had seen Anna at her lowest and exposed

he was visiting the Boltons, but he hadn't

out of the car, I walked toward her "Mom, you're here, I greeted

took one look at me, clearly

daughter dressed in black that he

dressed like this earlier. A girl should always look presentable," he said, his

him a sharp look. "My daughter looks beautiful, no matter what

he mumbled, "Just don't

she had long since realized that some men never change. At this

was just beginning to notice that his wife's attention was no longer on

passed by, Philippa greeted a few familiar

toward

be hitting it off. I couldn't help but notice

who truly appreciated her, she wouldn't

life was that people were often shackled by obligations, most of which were for the benefit of others. And in the end, they still didn't find

had the chance, we should

bothering to scold me, swiftly walked over to wrap his

couldn't even let go of

Sadie to wear the dress she had won at

time.

was afraid I would mock her, so she went for a heavy, extravagant

bejeweled and over the top, almost

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the room like a princess from a forgotten era, her presence almost too grandiose. Meanwhile, I wore a simple gown, my hair styled with elegance, and jewelry given to me

translucent gems sparkled against my fair

Ashley saw me, his eyes widened in admiration, even more so than

on the other hand, seemed a little jealous. Despite her best efforts, she

head back inside, I saw a man standing in

at him, but I heard his