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.

lit up in brilliant colors,

Sanders had arrived early, and after a few days

exchanging pleasantries before swiftly

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and exposed the Sanders' weaknesses. It made sense

a bit calmer today. Perhaps it was because he was visiting the

of the car, I walked toward

look at

gloomy daughter dressed in black that he

should've dressed like this earlier. A girl should always

daughter looks beautiful,

her comment. Instead, he mumbled, "Just don't cause

tone it once held. Perhaps she had long since realized that some men never change. At

notice that his wife's attention was no

guests passed by, Philippa greeted a few

middle-aged man heading toward her, his

help

mother could divorce Bill and find someone who truly appreciated her, she

life was that people were often shackled by obligations, most of which were for the benefit of others.

why bother? While we had the chance, we

without bothering to scold me, swiftly walked over to wrap

He couldn't even let go of something he didn't

to wear the dress she

time.

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

top, almost too much for

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

gems sparkled against my fair skin,

eyes widened in admiration, even more so than when we had met at

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

turned to head back inside, I

him, but