Loved You Once But He's My Forever

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Chapter 331 What's the Price for a Night?

I was still thinking about the Carlyns when Carter's demeanor abruptly shifted.

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His expression hardened into his usual icy calm, exuding a quiet intensity that made my skin prickle. It had been some time since I'd seen him like this.

Quickly, I stood and looped my arm around his neck, trying to ease the tension. "I like mature, steady men like you, Carter. Whether you're brooding or cheerful, my feelings don't change. You're the only one I care about."

A flicker of warmth softened his features, and I felt myself relax.

Carter had grown up in an environment devoid of love, which left him with deep insecurities. He was always afraid I'd leave, or that my feelings might waver. I understood that fear.

That was a wound in his heart, one that couldn't heal overnight.

He had waited years for me, and I was determined to spend my life showing him he was worth it..

I wanted him to know I loved him for who he was-not out of obligation or pity, but because he truly captivated me.

Seeming to realize he'd been too harsh, Carter pulled me into his arms. "Sorry if I scared you earlier," he said gently.

I nestled against his chest. "I told you, I like every side of you-even when you're being tough. It's charming"

He smirked and flicked my nose lightly. "Such sweet talk. Does your stomach still hurt?"

"It's awful." I teased. "I think you should give me a massage, Honey."

He looked at me in surprise, "What did you just call me?"

I grinned. "Honey. We're married, so I get to call you that!"

Carter tilted my chin up and kissed me. "Chloe, you're playing with fire."

Eventually, we pulled apart, both of us slightly breathless. He stepped back reluctantly. "I'll check on the kitchen and make you some lemon tea. Stay put."

As I touched my flushed cheeks, I couldn't help but smile. He was such a thoughtful and caring man. L-used to think periods were just a hassle, especially during busy days when I couldn't avoid cold drinks. Luke often acted like an immature child, oblivious to things I didn't bring up.

need to make a fuss over certain matters. I believed most problems could

this life, Carter went out of his way to make lemon tea for me and even prepared a hear pack for my

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even insisted I take an entire week off to recover before heading back to

big deal That day, I

donated a building there, obtaining my graduate certificate wasn't going to be a

so much, I chose to accept his kindness without

felt well enough on the third day to

of setbacks at the Boltons, Luke stopped wallowing and

treatment.

lost both his wife and

on Carter's shoulders. Because I was familiar with how the company operated, I decided to assist

tonight. If you're feeling better, come join

wasn't particularly interested in seeing my classmates. My real motivation was to get to

Carter, "I have a class dinner

you up when it's over,"

at the hotel at the agreed time. From the hallway, I could hear chatter and laughter spilling out of the

few girls were

wealthy man. I even heard you donated a building to the university! You're so beautiful and generous." "Exactly! Both you and Zoey have the last name Gardner, but why

transfer from the same university as her? You must

didn't show

"I saw her getting out of a fancy car the other day. Perhaps someone is sponsoring her

were loaded, I'd pay to

room erupted into mocking laughter. I hadn't expected that in the short time

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already eu her off completely. He froze her accounts, stripped fier of all her privileges, and went back to his home country to file for divorce with my mom While he left with some

around as if she were the Gardners

into the room, locking eyes with the guy who commented. A sly smile played on my lips as I asked. "So, how much would

sudden appearance. Some looked away in awkwardness, while

you selling yourself

shameless enough to advertise in public,

guys spouting? Zoey was just feeling unwell and took a few days off