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

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

woke up sore all over, only to find that

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

last parted ways in Jaford. He stood in my room, tall and imposing, his hand brushing lightly against an old photo of us. Whitney explained, "He said he wanted to take some of your belongings with

bits about Luke from our past conversations and likely called me over to

His eyes were slightly red as he asked, "Chloe, can I keep this

I was planning

to the Sanders-and to him-no longer held any value to

way, Carter and I are

felt it was only fair to let him know,

trembled as he clutched the frame.

streaks of white in his hair that hadn't been

back to the past. It's time to move

on? Chloe, every time I close my eyes, I

he might crumble at any moment, "This is all my fault. I deserve

away, leaving Whitney and me

before turning back to

you going to go to the countryside with

not have gone to school, but Taylor arranged for private tutors, so

education."

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

her bounce back and

great," I said. "I won't worry

with a small smile. "I'll live my life well and make

"What about the drug?"

memories. Those 20 years remind me every day to live my best

in relief.

to me. "Chloe, Greg

beaded bracelets, religious statues, and a Bible. Kate retrieved a small sandalwood box. "There are some

though slightly yellowed, had been preserved

written by

then, communication wasn't as simple as it was today,