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?

his composure. "I let it go once, and handed the Boltons to him. And what happened? Look at what Luke has done. He can't even control his sexual urges, what makes him think he's fit

before. His pale carlobes had flushed

But you can't place all the blame on him. Chloe's fate was

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

deeply. Jeffrey was silent for a long moment. Perhaps,

Luke.

for his own failures. What you've done is justified. From Now on, the Boltons are yours

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the end, Jeffrey made a decision. Lake had been sheltered too well for far too long,

with everything that happened to the Boltons afterward, revealed his true nature he was

in the greenhouse, Jeffrey wouldn't have been so utterly disappointed

lacks self-awareness, accountability, and responsibility is doomed

lost all

squandered it. I'm merely reclaiming what's mine. From now on, the Boltons are under my control. Dad, you are weak. You should rest.

tried to explain, Jeffrey, was just defending myself. If I didn't stand up myself this time, there would surely be a

you are." Jeffrey's expression softened. "Did I

for

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 to live

me. I had expected a reprimand, but all he did was complain about not

"Sorry. Jeffrey."

you getting along so well puts my mind at ease. My son may be cold and crippled, but

embarrassment, while Carter remained calm

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

I shot him a look of thanks. Carter continued, "From now on,

Boltons."

everything for

waved us off, finally relinquishing his