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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an exquisite custom-made wedding gown, walked arm in arm with

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sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of the twists and turns that fate had planned for

today," I

Please, come in. I apologize for any shortcomings in

eye, there was no hint of the hidden animosity between

Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown up

already there, so I made my way

me, she smiled and extended her

please sit down. Don't stand for too

fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with no

"You need to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you." With

crowd, I spotted many familiar faces, including Monica's cheating husband,

belly was so prominent, it looked like his shirt might rip open at any

had the nerve to show up in front

appear, but he was

you again. And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said, his

that live broadcast-the sight of his pale stomach

watermelon.

made my skin crawl with disgust as if his mere presence could taint

moni

of an impression, gave a slight nod and

certainly to blame-his piggish face

at sel

made it harder to notice just how much Sadie's

have been enough to discourage any

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"Mrs. Gardner is so young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate.

up on the off-putting

respond, "Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must be a testament to

to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever so slightly. The corners of his smile froze,

of Zack's personal life, seemed caught off guard by

however, was likely on edge now, wondering how much I

trying to show off? Let's see if he can

know me, Ms. Gardner?" he

you built your empire from nothing and even took your company public. Truly inspiring! Your perseverance is something

more unsightly, and after muttering a few half-hearted words, he hurriedly walked

Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd outsmarted him, even though Bill

secrecy was a way to flaunt his

Zack seemed

Bill might be trash, he was still better than someone who not only