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 marriage. He probably wasn't

check in with Whitney, who

told Carter about it, and he rubbed my head. "Alright, just be careful. If

I'll bring two bodyguards just

didn't fully grasp how ugly human nature could be. Now, even in peaceful times, I learned to

and asked, "Are you

shooting ranges, but I never developed that interest, so I shook

"No."

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

"Sure."

before I left, Carter handed

I ever crossed paths with someone like Silas again, I'd be ready with a weapon in hand, so I wouldn't be easily

anything feels wrong, just

worry. I care about my

took a car

into the Carlyns. They had spent many years abroad, investing 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 earlier years

already shown up. Most of them had taken

brief moment, everyone seemed

my car door and stood respectfully by

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

I always wore formal dresses to any event and

other girls looked lovely too, but compared to their

approached me with a flattering

"It's not "

immediately rolled her eyes and cut

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

her and walked

girls behind me whispered, "Did you see the bag she's carrying? It's one

the diamond necklace around her neck? It's worth

"Who is Zoey, exactly?"

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.

kicked out by Bill, she