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."

already learned

to check in with Whitney,

"Alright, just be careful. If Taylor is holding that woman captive, it's

of my classmates will be there, so it should be safe. But I'll bring two bodyguards just in

past, I was more naive and didn't fully grasp how ugly human nature could be. Now, even in peaceful times, I learned to be cautious

suddenly remembered something and asked, "Are

ranges, but I never developed that interest, so I

"No."

yourself. Physical training takes too long, but shooting is something you

"Sure."

left, Carter handed me

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

anything feels wrong,

worry. 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 years, leaving

Most of them had taken taxis,

a brief moment, everyone seemed

bodyguard opened my car door

in front of these people, and today, my outfit was different from the

always wore formal dresses to any event and applied delicate makeup out of respect for the

to their imitation dresses,

with a flattering smile, "Zoey, is this

"It's not "

immediately rolled her eyes and cut me off, "I

it's not mine,

ignored her and walked

the bag she's carrying? It's one of only a hundred in the world and worth two

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

"Who is Zoey, exactly?"

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 company.

Just then, Sadie arrived.

out by Bill, she lost