Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 462 New Clues

Back in my home, my cat had turned into a fluffy ball of fur over the winter, resembling an adorable mascot. With no one around to distract me, I took a shower and relaxed on the couch, scrolling through my iPad.

"Carl, there are so many wedding dress designs! Each one is more stunning than the last-I can't believe how gorgeous they all are."

Without lifting his gaze, Carter continued trimming my toenails. "Just go with the one you love. Don't worry about the cost-I've got it covered."

He wasn't exaggerating. Between Carter's wealth and Bill-my current father-being exceptionally generous over the years, money was the least of our concerns.

Not to mention the stash of gold bars hidden under my bed. Even if we never lifted a finger, there was enough for several lifetimes.

"But I'm just one person. I can't wear all of them at once," I said with a laugh.

"Then choose the features you like most. I'll have a designer create a custom gown for you."

"What about you? What's your preference?"

After a moment's thought, he answered seriously, "A traditional dress. I want us to honor the old customs, complete with all the ceremonies and rituals. I'll shower you with betrothal gifts and see you in a pink wedding dress." My eyes sparkled. "Are you suggesting a vintage-style wedding?"

He nodded. "That's right. But it's just what I think. It's our only wedding, so I want it to reflect what you truly want."

"This is our wedding," I said, moving closer to him. "How can your opinion not be important?"

I hesitated before asking, "Is it because I once wore a white wedding dress when I married Luke?"

"It's not just that. It's also because you were in a white dress stained with blood. That memory bothers me deeply. And..."

He trailed off as he finished trimming my last nail, then wiped his hands with a damp towel in an unhurried way.

"I once promised you that I would marry you when I came back," he said, a wistfulness in his voice, the kind only we could understand.

I intertwined my fingers with his. "Alright then. I'll wear the pink wedding dress and marry you properly."

A traditional-style wedding was far more intricate and costly than a modern one. But how often did someone get the chance to marry?

In my previous life, I had waited endlessly, only to never be with the one I loved.

softened as he promised,

met, and my breath caught. I tilted my head up toward him.

morning, I woke up sore all over, only to find that Carter had

me to come over. Since she didn't have many friends here, I happily agreed and

tall and imposing, his hand brushing lightly against an old photo

must have overheard bits about Luke from our past conversations

were slightly red as

I was planning to throw it

to the Sanders-and to him-no longer held

added, "By the way, Carter and I are planning

was only fair to let him know, given

as he clutched the frame. "That's... good.

he walked past me, I noticed the streaks of white in his hair that

to the past. It's time

his head, his voice breaking. "Move on? Chloe, every time I

murmured, his figure unsteady as if he might crumble at any moment,

that, he staggered away, leaving Whitney and me

him thoughtfully before turning back

asked. "Are you going to

"No, I don't want to live an ordinary life. I might not have gone to school, but Taylor arranged for private tutors, so I've learned a lot. Still, I've been disconnected from the world for 20 years. I want to take

education."

things in the car, it was clear she had a resilient and determined spirit, far from the

her bounce back and start rebuilding her life

great," I said. "I won't

a small smile. "I'll live my life

"What about the drug?"

memories. Those 20

in

to me. "Chloe, Greg discovered something in Grandma's things. Let's go check it out."

house, we found her worship altar filled with items like beaded bracelets, religious statues, and a Bible. Kate retrieved a small

been preserved well and looked quite

by Grandma's

communication wasn't as simple as it was today, so letters were the primary way people stayed