Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 371

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Chapter 383 Leave No Regrets

Zoey and I walked away, the sound of the ocarina drifting behind us, like a soft, wistful goodbye.

She glanced over at me, her curiosity clear. "What did you tell her when you ran back?"

"Just thanked her."

"Chloe," Zoey pressed, "we're still best friends, right? You're hiding something, aren't you? You figured it out, didn't you? Who is she?"

I stared at the sunset, the colors fading behind the horizon. "It doesn't matter now."

I'd ruined Carter's plan, but as long as he was safe, I could finally breathe easier.

Nicholas was waiting for us at the corner. Bill, apron on was setting the table, a feast spread out in front of him.

Mom, her hands on her belly, stood up slowly. "You're back!"

Zoey and I rushed to help her, one on each side. "Take it easy," I told her.

"You two are back already? I thought you'd be gone longer. Did someone give you trouble out there?" Mom asked with a teasing smile.

Once Zoey had greeted Mom, there was no need for any more pretending. She leaned in and gave her a soft nuzzle, her smile bright. "No, I just missed you."

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Mom patted Zoey's head gently. "I'm not worried about Carter and Chloe. Carter clearly dotes on her. But your father still has connections in Jaford. If things get bad, he can step in and help you get a divorce. I don't want you suffering anymore."

"Thanks, Mom. He can't hurt me. I'm just staying in Jaford for a while, hanging out. I want to spend time with you, especially before Chloe heads back home."

"As long as no one's bothering you. Let's eat," Mom said, taking one of my hands and one of Zoey's.

The dinner was full of laughter. Zoey's smile never faded.

Later that night, we lay side by side in bed. My thoughts were still with Carter.

Even though I'd just said goodnight to him on video, my heart remained heavy with worry.

"Chloe, what's your biggest regret?" Zoey asked, breaking the silence.

I gazed up at the stars, my voice calm. "I used to think my greatest regret would be not avenging the people who hurt me. But with Silas, Sheila, and the others gone, I see it differently now. Instead of focusing on revenge, I want to cherish those I still have. My biggest regret is not being able to grow old with him."

I love. I used to just live one day at a time, but now that

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"How so?".

want a passionate, exciting love

"I'm all for it."

I get back, I'm divorcing Harlan and hitting up a nightclub

at her, stunned. "Are

don't have the luxury of time. So, why not make

you have a

seemed to picture it and grinned. "When the time comes, I won't care if they're cuties or hunks. I'll switch

Harlan?" I asked, raising an

shook her head. "Not my type. Plus, look at our bodies! We don't even

easy. You could end up with something you don't

"Don't worry. I'll find someone clean. And besides, it's my first time. I'm not settling for less than good looks, a nice body, and great skills. I want it to be a big bang!" When Zoey latched onto an idea, she was all in. She leaned in close. "So, tell me. Can Carter really go seven times in a single night? I thought that was

felt my face flush. "Why don't you

that a lot of men only

rolled her eyes. "What can you even do in a few

change the subject,"

Carter around, sleep didn't come easily. I grabbed my phone, debating whether I should text

to bother him-he worked so hard every day and probably had

then, my phone

A message from Carter.

"Are you asleep?"

smile. He must be thinking

I'm awake. I can't sleep because

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at words like that. My chats with Luke were always about business- never anything

when you're in

share every

see, the food you eat, every feeling you have. And the best part is, when you share something, it's nice to get a response. "Want

listen, and

over the call. I held the phone close, and his voice came through, deep and soothing, "Once upon

rhythm of his

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