Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
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How could I not know? I was practically one step away from filming the entire thing myself!

I even knew his timing down to the second.

I had already thought of an excuse to reply to him.

"You and Anna chose Chloe's wedding night to make your move. Clearly, you were going for maximum thrill. Let me guess-you did it in the bridal suite, on the new bed, didn't you?

My question rendered Luke speechless as that night was meant to stay a secret.

If it hadn't been for the timing of Anna's pregnancy, no one would've found out.

Luke's expression grew darker by the second, while I continued to jab him with my words.

"What's thore to be afraid of since you've done it already? A man having a few women outside is perfectly normal. I get it."

Seeing how indifferent I seemed, Luke glared at me coldly. "And what if it were your man?"

"T'd break his legs," I replied, my expression turning serious as I spoke firmly.

Back then, I'd been intent on catching Luke and Anna in the act. Before their wedding night, they hadn't actually crossed the line.

It wasn't until after my death that I personally witnessed it all.

Luke's betrayal ensured that I could never trust or love another man easily. I had even forgotten about my marriage to Carter in the spur of the moment.

Just then, Carter, who had been reading nearby, suddenly spoke up. My legs are already broken, so you can rest assured-I won't betray you."

His deep gaze lingered on me and his words left me blushing furiously. "Carter, I wasn't talking about you. I was just...

Just running my mouth.

For a moment, I forgot I was supposed to be a proper wife on the surface.

"Enough, Luke. Dwelling on the past is pointless. You and Anna are over. She's about to marry someone new, and you're set to marry another woman. What's done is done. Right now, the priority is choosing your marital home for when Ms. Hudson moves in." I deliberately reminded him that he and Anna would always be marked by their scandal. He could forget about acting like some romantic hero and using Chloe as a shield.

"Since you're in charge of the Boltons now, I'll follow your arrangements, Luke replied,

"That won't do. It's you and your future wife who will be living there, after all. Carter and I have narrowed it down for you-see if there's a place you like."

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I handed him a set of pre-selected housing options, and he picked one at random. "This one, then. In doesn't matter where I live since it's not Chloe I'm marrying."

He stood up with one hand in his pocket. "I'll begin treatment starting tomorrow. You'll have to be responsible for the Boltons' affairs, Aunt Zoey"

There was a mocking smirk on his lips before he left.

Watching his retreating figure, I felt a faint unease.

Luke seemed different.

Once he was gone, Carter spoke calmly, "I won't cheat. Never.

I was momentarily stunned before realizing he was continuing our earlier conversation.

"Luke doesn't seem very pleased," I remarked.

"He was spoiled growing up. Pay him no mind. It's late, and you've had a long day. Let's head to bed," Carter said.

His last sentence made my face burn.

It was as if we were a real married couple.

I pushed him back to the room and went to freshen up,

When I returned, I noticed scented candles had been li

Curious, I asked, "Carter, do you like scented candles?"

These candles help with relaxation and sleep. Don't you like the scent?" he asked.

I shook my head. "No, it's nice. I'll head to bed now."

"Goodnight."

With the year-end approaching, big families like ours always had a lot going on, and Luke's marriage only added to the chaos. For the first time, I truly understood the exhaustion of being the elder in charge. The faint scent of the candles lulled me into a deep sleep, but in the middle of the night, I vaguely heard a voice whispering near my car. The tone was almost pleading.

"Chloe, love me, please...

The voice sounded so familiar. I felt like I should have been conscious, but my eyelids wouldn't open, and my mind was a hazy mess.

It felt as though my body was floating on clouds, weightless and detached.

Someone seemed to be gently caressing my cheek, their gaze lingering on me for an eternity until I completely lost consciousness.

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The next morning. I was awakened by two squirrels chattering on the terrace,

The dense greenery of the residence had attracted pleilly of wildlife.

Stretching lazily, I sighed at the thought of the pile of tasks waiting for me.

Being Mrs. Bolton wasn't easy,

Spotting the squirrels, 1 tossed them some nuts from a plate and watched them stuff their little cheeks. It was an adorable sight.

"You're awake?" Carter's voice startled me from behind

"Carter, don't you need to go to the company?"

He should be busy since it is almost the end of the year

"I've hired a professional manager to handle things. Don't worry-I've decided to take a break."

That made sense. I had heard of his workaholic reputation before. After years of hard work, it was only natural for him to want some time off...

Do you like animals?" he asked, glancing at the squirrels outside.

I smiled. "They're cute, and I had nothing else to do."

"When we move out, we can keep some. Do you like cats?"

My eyes lit up. "I love ragdolls!"

"Then we'll get two," he agreed easily.

"Won't it be troublesome? Ragdolls have sensitive stomachs and shed a lot. Oh, and are you allergic to cat fur?" I asked.

"No worries. We'll have them if you want them."

His words reminded me of two stray kittens I found in college. Feeling sorry for them, I wanted to take them home, but Luke refused as he was allergic to cats

He even dismissed my care for strays as pointless.

I had no choice but to bring the kitten back to the Sander Residence. I set up a small shelter for it in the yard.

One day, I came home to replace the kitten gone. It turned out that Josh, after losing money on a business deal, blamed me for bringing the cat into the house. He had the servants throw them out, saying they brought bad luck. I searched from morning until night in the heavy snow and my whole body was trembling from the cold.

Just then, I ran into Carter.

He let me into his car to warm up

and soon

on had his men replace the kittens He even accompanied me to ge

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them checked before sending them to a shelter.

Thinking back. Carter and I had crossed paths earlier than I realized.

Back then, I had been too afraid of him. Though he wasnt much older than me, he seemed so authoritative, like a senior 1 dared not approach.

"What's on your mind?" he asked, leaning closer.

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"Nothing, just old memories," I replied, shaking my head. Snapping out of it, I remembered the busy day. ahead. I've got too much to do today. No time to chat!"

I groaned before heading to the bathroom. It wasn't long before the butler came over with some maids who had been working here for many years to keep me company with the household chores.

For the next few days, Carter stayed by my side, helping out in every possible way.

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His presence felt so natural that I started to rely on him more and more.

Then, one day, he casually said, "There's an art exhibition coming up. Do you want to attend?"

"An art exhibition?" My mind, clouded with tasks, barely registered it.

"Anna will be showcasing her work there," he added.

That snapped me back to reality. After my death, Anna had taken all the paintings from my basement, claiming them as her own.

She had even tarnished my name in the process, leaving me to be insulted and humiliated. This was a debt I couldn't leave unsettled. Carter continued calmly, "Word is, she's been trying to win over the Hudsons lately, probably to secure a better life after marriage." Anna was far more cunning than she appeared.

If she shone at the exhibition, it would bring glory to the Hudsons and bolster her chances of a smooth. transition into their family. She wanted to use my hard work to pave her way to success!

No way was / going to let that happen.

Anna, you took what's mine, and now it's time to give it back

I will never let her rise in this lifetime!