Loved You Once But He's My Forever

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Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

In the pitch-black silence of the night, memories of the torment from my past life often resurface.

Only fleeting indulgence seems to momentarily ease the hollow ache within me.

Even though Carter has shown me immense kindness, the horrors of those violent days still linger in my mind after more that a month.

Anna feels like a splinter lodged in my soul, buried where I can't reach it.

Despite the storm passing, sleep continued to elude me entirely.

I got dressed and made my way downstairs.

The living room was flluminated, casting a warm glow, and Luke sat there with a cigarette in hand. I had no idea how long he'd been there, but the ashtray overflowed with discarded cigarette butts He glanced at me and asked, "Why are you still awake at this hour?"

"I can't seem to fall asleep, I replied.

His eyes drifted to the faint mark above my collarbone, his expression cooling slightly. "You and him

Without hesitation, I admitted, 'Carter and I are married."

He gave a bitter, almost mocking smile, fully aware that there was nothing he could change now.

In the end, he was the one who chose to let me go first,

No one can be expected to stand still, waiting endlessly for someone who left.

I couldn't tell what thoughts were running through his mind, but a faint, sorrowful smile curved his lips This is for the best... this is for the best... he murmured.

He rose to his feet slowly as if the weight of the moment had crushed him, his expression etched with anguish.

Turning away, he retreated to his room, his silhouette radiating an air of deep loneliness.

If he had foreseen this outcome, why did he make those choices in the first place?

I poured myself a glass of water and lingered in the living room, lost in thought for a long while.

I couldn't help but wonder-did Anna find peace in her sleep tonight?

The following morning, I felt refreshed and headed to the hotel, showing no trace of exhaustion

The Sander family is regarded as a distinguished name in the area, and their cross-border marriage has become a focal point of interest.

The guests arriving and departing were all affluent and influential figures.

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unfold, I couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists and turns that fate had planned for

you look absolutely stunning today,"

Bolton, you're too kind. Please, come in. I apologize for any shortcomings in my

pleasantries, and to the outside eye, there was no hint of the

Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown up yet-she should've been here by

were already there, so I made my

she spottell me, she smiled and extended her hand to

sit down. Don't stand

haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with no serious

yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen

I scanned the crowd, I spotted many familiar faces,

large belly was so prominent, it looked like his

the nerve to show up in front

appear, but he was

Gardner, what a coincidence to meet you again. And this must

only thing I could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of his pale stomach resembling a

watermelon.

way he looked at her made my skin crawl with disgust as

moni

impression, gave a slight nod and responded with a casual, "Hello, Mr.

weight gain was certainly to blame-his piggish face now resembled

at sel

notice just how

clearly dismissive attitude should have been enough to discourage

I

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and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two must be deeply

picked up on the off-putting vibe, casting

"Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must

mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever so slightly. The corners of his

caught off guard by my knowledge of his

edge now, wondering how much I

off? Let's see if he can

Gardner?" he asked cautiously,

your empire from nothing and even took your company public. Truly inspiring! Your perseverance is something we younger folks should

expression grew even more unsightly, and after muttering a few

his mind. Sleeping with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably

in secrecy was a way to

Zack seemed

Bill might be trash, he was still better than someone who not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women but also schemed to