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.

gaze softened as he promised,

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

sore all over, only to find

here, I happily

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

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

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

I was planning to throw it away

the Sanders-and to him-no longer held

way, Carter

fair to let him

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

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

we can't go back to the past. It's time to

his voice breaking. "Move on? Chloe,

might crumble at any

he staggered away, leaving

before turning

for you?" I asked. "Are you going to go to the

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

education."

it was clear she had a resilient and

genuinely glad to see her bounce

great," I said. "I won't

worry, Chloe," she replied with a small smile. "I'll live my life well and

"What about the drug?"

memories. Those 20 years remind me every day to

smiled in

After answering, she turned to me. "Chloe, Greg discovered something in Grandma's things.

like beaded bracelets, religious statues, and a

been preserved well and looked

these written by Grandma's friends?" I

as simple as it was today, so letters were the primary way