Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 336 Hidden Secrets

The Sanders' mental state was rapidly deteriorating. Yet, despite their struggles, they were determined to seek revenge. They rallied together, intent on uncovering the person who had caused them harm.

I had accomplished my goal, and I wasn't in the mood to console them.

After all, they hadn't taken me seriously when I died by the river.

I could be considered kind for not mocking them now that they were in a bad situation.

The only thing that bothered me was the lack of updates from Josh. It seemed the Sanders had angered someone from Grandma's generation, which might explain Anna's cruelty toward her.

During Grandma's time, communication was primitive, and the country was still in its early stages of development. Investigating things from that period was nearly impossible.

Noticing my troubled expression, Carter gave my shoulder a gentle pat. "Mr. Sander has been through a lot lately, and his mind is all over the place. It's understandable if he doesn't remember anything right away. He might have a clue soon. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"Hmm."

I rested against him and closed my eyes. "I'm glad to have you by my side."

"You didn't sleep last night. You should get some rest. I'll keep watch."

"Okay."

That day, the Sanders went to the cemetery, apologizing at my tombstone. But what did it matter? Chloe was gone forever.

I didn't want Carter to worry about me too much. Adults should be able to handle their emotions.

He had to manage his business, the Boltons, and everything else, and he was already stretched thin.

I decided to focus on other things and helped him with his daily tasks. Staying busy helped me avoid thinking about all the chaos.

It wasn't until I received a message from Yael that I was pulled back to my concerns.

"Zoey, it's my birthday tomorrow. Can you come?"

"Of course."

birthday. Yael had already learned about my

check in with Whitney, who had been

and he rubbed my head. "Alright, just be careful. If Taylor is holding that woman captive, it's best to stay away

I'll bring two bodyguards just in case. They'll be able to act quickly

naive and didn't fully grasp how ugly human nature could be. Now, even

something and asked, "Are

never developed that interest, so I

"No."

need to know how to defend yourself. Physical training takes too long,

"Sure."

handed me a folding knife. Without hesitation, I

I'd be ready with a weapon in hand, so I wouldn't be easily overpowered

feels wrong, just let me

I care

took a car to the Carlyn

in real estate and stocks in various countries. Recently, with the booming real estate market in Cashya, they returned to focus on developing there. From what I could find, their background seemed clean, with no apparent issues. However, the data I found only went back about ten

them had taken taxis, but when my Bentley pulled up, all eyes were on

everyone seemed

bodyguard opened my car door and stood respectfully by the

in front of these people, and today,

formal dresses to any

girls looked lovely too, but compared to their

flattering smile, "Zoey,

"It's not "

immediately rolled her eyes and cut me off, "I

casually replied, "Well, if it's not mine, does that

her

"Did you see the bag she's carrying? It's one of only

added, "And the diamond necklace around her neck? It's worth enough to buy a

"Who is Zoey, exactly?"

rich family. You can tell by the way she carries herself. She skips class every day, and the vocal teacher is usually strict, but she doesn't seem mad at her. She's definitely got a background." Xenia snorted. "Does she have a bigger background than Sadie? Her dad's the CEO of a huge

Just then, Sadie arrived.

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