Loved You Once But He's My Forever

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Chapter 159 The Woman You Love

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1 quickly turned in look at Carter and wondered if he was talking about me.

Jeffrey sighed. Tve seen how you've kept a low profile and endured for so many years. This time, no doubt they're in the wrong, it can't you show some leniency for the sake of the bigger picture! After all, the child in her womb shares your bloodline. If something goes wrong, you know how precarious Luke's condition is right now."

Carter spoke calmly, "The child hasn't even taken shape yet. Who's to say it's truly of the Boltons' blood? Ar for Lake, whether it's his tumor or kidney failure, it's still in the early stages. He still can have children. If the tumor doesn't spread, he can have surgery performed by top specialists. He'll be fine after a year or two of recovery.

Jeffrey studied Carter's face intently. "Carter, you didn't used to be this relentless.

"My compromise led to Chloe dying such a horrible death. Do you think her death has nothing to do with us? Everyone shares some responsibility for what happened to her!"

I looked up sharply at the man defending me so passionately.

eaven on me, only he searched for me. Even after my death, he was the only one

When who remembered me.

else everyone

up

The day he showed up in Chedor wasn't a coincidence. He went there for me.

Were those 3,000 vigil lights for me too?

Questions flooded my mind, leaving me utterly confused.

Why was Carter, someone I barely interacted with before, protecting me so fiercely?

happened? Look at what Luke has done. He can't even control his sexual urges, what makes him think he's fit to run the Boltons?"

seen Carter this angry before. His

I won't deny that. But you can't place all the blame on him. Chloe's fate was sealed when she encountered those criminals.

Boltons face even the smallest setback, he'll abandon ship without hesitation. Dad, I've given him plenty of chances and time to grow, but he hasn't risen to the occasion. His life is a complete mess. Are you sure you want to entrust the

for a long moment.

Luke.

"Luke is to blame for his own failures. What you've done is justified. From Now on, the Boltons are

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been sheltered too well for far too long,

to the Boltons afterward, revealed his

so utterly disappointed if he had taken

a leader who lacks self-awareness, accountability, and responsibility is

had lost all

reclaiming what's mine. From now on, the Boltons are under my control. Dad, you are weak.

myself. If I didn't stand up myself this time, there would

at how nervous you are." Jeffrey's expression

for

demeanor softened as he continued, "Being Carter's wife isn't a role for the weak. Sometimes kindness needs a bit of an edge. I don't blame you for what you did. But next time, let me know your plans in advance. An old man like me can't handle the stress-I'd like

I had expected a reprimand, but all he did was

"Sorry. Jeffrey."

off. "Seeing the two of you getting along so well puts my mind at ease. My son may be cold and crippled, but he's a responsible man. Get along with him and give me a

while Carter remained calm

no rush, Carter replied. "Zoey is still young. We

for his intervention, I shot him a look of thanks. Carter continued, "From now

Boltons."

everything for

finally