Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
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Chapter 166 Carter's Confession

Chapter 166 Carter's Confession

When I heard those words, I couldn't shake the feeling that the decade I'd spent knowing Luke had been a complete farce.

Had I not been given a second chance at life. I would never have uncovered his true nature. He was utterly disgusting!

He even dared to try something inappropriate with me

I kicked his stomach with my foot and forced him to the ground. Before he could respond, I stepped closer and slapped him across the face multiple times.

He would never have imagined that the self-defense skills I picked up in my previous life would be used against him.

While I couldn't take on someone with proper training catching a pervert off guard was an entirely different matter.

I pressed the button to lower the partition and told the driver sharply, "Stop the car!"

Noticing Luke's condition, the driver didn't dare continue and brought the car to an abrupt stop.

Before stepping out, I delivered a strong kick to Luke.

""You're disgusting!" I spat.

With that, I found myself abandoned in the middle of nowhere, snowflakes gently drifting down around

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Feeling stuck, I dialed Carter's number. He picked up almost instantly, saying, "Hello,"

"Can you come pick me up?

"Of course.

Carter arrived in no time, spotting me crouched by the roadside, looking a bit out of sorts.

Once I got into the car, he immediately asked, "What happened?"

Annoyed, I recalled Luke's words. Regardless of how serious his mistakes were, Carter would always side. with him. Even if he didn't have romantic feelings for Luke's mother, their bond was clearly a deep and lasting friendship. Because of that. I chose not to bring up the incident. It would only force him to pick between me and Luke.

I Said casually, "It's nothing. I just remembered I drove here and wanted to take my car back."

He said, "Give the car keys to Damian and let him take over."

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"Alright."

I passed him the keys, and we continued the drive in silence.

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Noticing my quiet mood, Carter gently took my hand and said, "Zoey, I'm your husband, both your lover and your family. If something is bothering you, I want you to share it with me." Hearing his words, I realized there was no reason to hold back.

I met his gaze and asked, "You care a lot about Luke, don't you? Even if he makes a big mistake, would you still defend him?"

He replied, "No, it depends on whether the mistake he made is something that can be forgiven."

He softly patted my hand and said, "So, are you ready to tell me now? Did he do something to you?"

Carter's eyes held a deep, unending calm, as if they could embrace all the world's troubles.

I nodded, pulling down the collar to reveal the marks left on my neck by Luke. Just now, in the car, he tried to...

Before I could finish, I saw Carter's expression darken, his gaze turning cold as ice.

He pulled me onto his lap, his tone sharp. "Did he touch you?"

"No, I know how to defend myself, and I fought him off

I glanced at him nervously. "If it came down to me or Luke, who would you choose? Carter, I don't want to make things hard for you."

Seeing the confusion in my eyes, he firmly gripped my wrist and said, "You're my wife. No one has the right to hurt you, not even Luke."

He gently ruffled my hair and added. "I'm glad you're safe. Let me handle this. The competition is coming up, so don't let anything else distract you."

"Alright," I agreed softly.

I trusted him, and his words brought me comfort.

At dinner, Luke was nowhere to be seen. Jeffrey posed a question, and the butler leaned in to whisper something to him. Jeffrey's expression darkened as he turned his displeasure toward Carter. "Let it go. He isn't in good shape right now."

"Jeffrey, the Baltons are under my control now, and I decide how it's run."

He set his chopsticks aside, saying, "I'm finished. Enjoy your meal."

As Jeffrey glared at him angrily. Carter shifted his gaze to me. "Would you like to see his current state?"

Luke's aggressive face flashed through my mind, a reminder of when he tried to force himself on me. Carter seemed determined to show me he was fair.

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I shook my head and said, "I don't care about him."

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Later that night, after Carter had showered and changed into silk pajamas, I did something unusual. I didn't retreat to my room. Instead, I approached him. Crouching down by his feet, I stared at his legs concealed by his pants. "Carter, how did your leg get injured?"

We had grown close over time, and for the first time, I felt at ease asking him such a personal question.

He glanced down at me and responded calmly, "It was just an accident."

"Was it connected to Esther?" I asked, unsure if I was crossing a line.

To my surprise, he showed no hesitation in answering. "On the day of the car accident, Esther shielded me. That's why I only hurt my leg, but she lost her life!

I stared at him, stunned. "But I always thought she passed away because of an illness. Isn't that true?"

For over a decade, I had believed Esther had died from health complications brought on by her heartbreak. My understanding was that Adam's affair had caused her emotional despair, which eventually led to her death.. How could it have been a car accident?

Carter reached out, gently brushing his fingers against my cheek.

"A lot of things are like a still lake-peaceful on the surface but chaotic beneath. Do you regret agreeing to be my wife? It might not be as simple as you thought."

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At first, I had jumped into this marriage on a whim, driven by revenge. Yet, over time, as I spent more moments with Carter, I came to see him as someone dependable.

Love or not, I wasn't willing to let go of this marriage.

The betrayal and coldness from loved ones and lovers in my past life had left me in solitude for so long. But now, at last, someone genuinely cared about me, and I couldn't express how much it meant.

"I won't regret it," I replied firmly.

Carter seemed pleased with my response. He extended his hand toward me and said gently. "Zoey, come here."

A little unsure, I placed my hand in his, and with a firm pull, he guided me toward the bed.

Lying close beside me, he leaned in and asked softly, "Do you want my legs to heal?"

"Of course," I responded without a second thought.

He pulled me closer, his arm around my waist, and whispered softly in my ear. "If my legs heal, would you accept me? Not just as a contractual husband and wife, but as my real wife."

The idea of being a real wife also implied being physically intimate with him, a thought I had never really entertained.

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"But don't you already have someone else in your heart I asked, unsure.

He gently turned me toward him, our eyes locking as he took my hand and placed it over his heart. "No matter who was here before, from now on, it will only be you. You don't have to answer me right away, but please don't push me away. Try to think of me as a boyfriend, okay?"

His voice carried a touch of vulnerability and desire, making it hard for me to say no.

A flush crept onto my face, andmy heart started to race

It felt like he was confessing his feelings to me.

But he was Carter, a man of high status.

It all felt like something out of a dream.

"Zoey...

He murmured my name, his voice low and soothing, sending a shiver through my ears.

I was completely captivated by the sound of his voice and nodded slowly. "Alright."

His fingers lightly touched the mark on my neck left by Luke. Zoey, I don't want another man's mark on my wife."

I apologized quietly, "I'm sorry, I was caught off guard, and he took advantage of it."

He gently caressed the mark. "Then let me cover it up, okay?"

I stared at him, confused. "Cover it up?"

Before I could respond, he leaned in, and I was suddenly surrounded by a dark shadow...