Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Billionaire Is 193

Chapter 193 Awkward Moment

Chapter 193 Awkward Moment

1 handed Snowflake to the driver, instructing him to take it back to the Bolton residence to be cared for

When I returned to the living room, Kate was usually pleasant toward me, her demeanor positively glowing with friendliness throughout the gathering.

"Mrs. Bolton," she began with an apologetic smile, "we may have had some minor misunderstanding before. That was because I had just lost a daughter and couldn't manage my emotions well. Given the history between our families, we shouldn't be at odds "Exactly," Josh chimed in. "If Chloe were still here, we'd still be in-law

Under the table, my fingers curled tightly into a fist. They had no right to utter Chloe's name.

Before they learned of my supposed death, I could almost excuse their coldness. Almost.

But after everything I'd endured, I knew exactly how they treated me. Hearing those words from Josh now only filled me with disgust.

Neither Carter nor I showed much reaction, which seemed to unsettle Josh. He shifted uncomfortably in his chair before clearing his throat.

"By the way," he said, forcing a smile, "even though your wedding didn't have a ceremony, we still prepared a little gift to celebrate the occasion." At his cue, Kate produced a jewelry box.

The moment I saw it, I recognized it.

This set of jewelry had been purchased with the dowry money they had taken from me and given to Anna I still remember Anna flaunting it in front of me.

It seemed the Sander family had fallen on harder times over the years. They couldn't even afford a decent gift and had to dig up something that had already been used.

Still, it also hinted at their waning trust in Anna. If not for the child she carried, her life with them would. undoubtedly be far more difficult.

"Thank you so much," I said, opening the box in front of them. The brilliant colored diamonds reflected the light, creating a dazzling display.

How ironic. They once told me I didn't deserve such things. Now, they offered them willingly, desperate to please me.

Even if I never wore the jewelry, I would take it. After all, it was mine to begin with.

"As long as you like it," Kate said with a tight smile.

"I do," I replied lightly, handing the box to Damian.

Josh stood and raised his glass. "Cheers to you both, and may you enjoy a lifetime of happiness."

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smile. Zoey isn't much of a drinker. Allow me to drink on

Mrs. Bolton Josh

It wasn't easy to win her over. I must

he was merely being polite, his

by the gust of icy wind that clung to him. His were bloodshot, likely from reading the diary I'd left behind. Now he knew the torment I

grew increasingly egregious-especially after I lost my child -I documented

entered. Carter's earlier remark seemed to have struck a nerve. Luke's reddened eyes fixated on him with an intensity that bordered

the most were him and his family. Why was

invited him to join

diary could only serve as circumstantial evidence. Worse, it could lead to unnecessary complications. Fortunately, Luke didn't reveal anything. Instead, he

didn't acknowledge him "Let's continue," he

to keep this a secret, right? But I'm curious-Ms. Sander has been pregnant for

were worried I'd meddle, which is why they moved first

as Ms. Sander doesn't provoke me, I won't say a word,"

from someone, you need to be

were greedy-wanting the Boltons' rewards while still clinging to

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wait and

would make

imagination, but Luke

whenever Carter handed me food-Luke glared at him with so

like that of a betrayed husband staring at the man who stole

his stomach that was broken, it had

ignored him and left

the notebook to Carter. He noticed my concern and gently patted

I'll handle

and sure enough, as soon as we got out of the

I had a gut feeling Luke wasn't going to say

quickly made my way outside and tried to sneak in through the balcony on the first floor, hoping to

and the decorative lights in the corridor swayed in the

as I carefully