Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)

Chapter 95 Back to the Bolton Residence

Chapter 95 Back to the Bolton Residence

Luke's eyes locked onto mine; his gaze flickering with confusion as if searching for traces of someone he once knew.

Does he think of me?

Oh, Luke, it's far too late now. Even if I've been reborn, there no going back for us. Now, all I want is to see you ruined. I want to consume your flesh, drink your blood, and grind you and that wretched woman to dust! He murmured almost to himself, "Emma"

"Ah, that's right.

I smiled at him gently, a smile carrying all the sweetness of venom, before turning back to Carter. "Let's go."

When the ear pulled away, I glanced back one last time. There he was, standing stiffly in the snow; his face. etched with disbelief.

I caught his lips shaping the words, "She looks so identical... so very identical."

Before I could fully process the moment, a hand gripped my wrist with such force that a sharp pain shot through me.

Startled, I turned to meet Carter's icy glare, a stare so cold it could slice through steel. In a small, trembling voice, I whimpered, "Ouch, It hurts! My wound... it's going to split open."

That seemed to jolt him. He released me just enough to yank up my sleeve; his movements quick and almost frantic.

However, I stopped him by holding onto his cuff with a mischievous smile. "Relax. I was kidding. The is on this hand.

His face darkened further, the frost in his expression sinking to subzero levels. He began to pull his hand away, but I furrowed my brow and cried out, "Ouch! That really hurts!"

Sure enough, his grip slackened, though his eyes lingered on the bandages wrapped tightly around my wrist. His voice was low, carrying the weight of suspicion. "What is your purpose?"

In the past, I'd only ever seen my uncle as a cold and unfeeling man, someone impossible to approach. But now, I was beginning to see the cracks in that facade, revealing something I hadn't expected. Maybe he isn't as terrifying as I always believed

Still, my deliberate emphasis on certain details had caught his attention. I had no choice but to soften my stance, feigning vulnerability. "What could I possibly want? I was just afraid you might... "Afraid of what?" His question came swift and sharp, leaving no room to hide.

I lowered my head, my voice barely a whisper. "I'm afraid you don't want me."

Those words weren't entirely a lie. Deep down, I truly feared he wouldn't go through with the marriage. I'd

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lose my best chance to uncover the evidence of Luke and Anna's affair without it.

Right now, I was no longer part of the Sanders. I couldn't just waltz Into their lives, and with how cautious they'd become after their last misstep, catching them in the act again wouldn't be easy.

But Carter held all the cards, including dmning evidece, just one piece could seal both of their fates.

The mere thought of exposing their filth to the world made my heart race.

There was also another maller to Anna. I would repay her a thousandfold for everything she'd

done to me,

And if they ever discovered the grotesque secret hidden in the statue of my blood and flesh within their marriage home... oh, the look on Luke's face would be priceless.

When Luke knew that I had little chance of surviving, a woman who looked like me appeared at this time. Would he have any thoughts on this woman? Especially this woman was about to marry his uncle.

He thought my death marked the end. But no, this was only the beginning. Luke's father, Adam, would wait until the scandal cooled before finding him a new bride.

Would Luke set his sights on Emma?

People are predictable in their selfishness, especially men.

If he showed interest in me, even as a gesture, it would crush Anna. That woman's deliberate pregnancy had always been a calculated move to secure her place beside him.

Where's the fun in a one-woman show? I wanted chaos. I wanted them to turn on each other like dogs fighting over scraps. And when they lost everything, when they tumbled from their pedestals, I'd ensure there was no place for them to land. The revenge I'd planned was elaborate, like a grand tapestry unfurling in my mind. Carter was the cornerstone of it all

This marriage had to happen today!

I kept my gaze low, my expression carefully hidden. To him, I must have looked like nothing more than a sensitive, timid girl.

His strong, steady voice broke through the silence above me. "Emma, even if this is all for the show, people will still mock you for marrying a cripple. Are you sure about this?"

Lifting my head slowly, I met his serious gaze and nodded, my voice firm. "Mr. Bolton, I'm serious about this. Please, trust me."

After brushing so close to death, I doubted I'd ever be capable of loving anyone again. Love had lost its place in my heart.

Conveniently, Carter already had someone he cared about. That made him the perfect choice for marriage.

["Alright," he said finally, releasing his grip on my hand. "I can't give you love, but I can make it up

other ways materially, at the very least."

o to you

you in

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I smiled at him. That's exactly what I wanted.

My foolish obsession with romance had Gone! From note on, my only goals toere my career and revenge!

He stared at me for a moment. I could see that his thoughts were

drifting.

The car ride continued in silence.

As we passed by the neighborhood where my wedding home stood, my mind churned with schemes. How could I shift everyone's focus to that statue?

Nelson had likely hit a dead end by now, unable to uncover any leads. But if we could just locate that statue, everything would unravel from there.

"What's on your mind?" Carter's voice pulled me from my thoughts.

I glanced up, startled to find that we had already arrived at the city hall.

His sharp eyes studied me. "Are you having second thoughts? If you are, it's not too late to back out," he said.

I reached for his hand, holding it firmly, "No regrets."

A dry chuckle escaped my lips as I thought about how ridiculous it was to say that I had been with Luke for so long. We had even discussed marriage, but we never got around to actually registering for a certificate.

I had asked him multiple times, but something always went wrong on the way. If it wasn't an accident, it was Anna interrupting us. Looking back now, it felt like late was telling me from the start that there was never going to be a future for me and Luke. Who would've thought I'd end up in a flash marriage with Luke's uncle? Life truly had a wicked sense

humor.

Sitting there for our wedding photo, I adjusted my posture to match Carter's cold demeanor. This was it, the first step toward my rebirth. The thought alone filled me with an inexplicable sense of joy.

The photographer lowered his camera and frowned. "Sir, could you at least smile? You look like you're here to attend a funeral,"

Carter remained utterly unfazed, his face as unyielding as an ice sculpture. Over the years, that expressjoni had likely become part of him. No casual remark from a photographer was going to change it.

But this was still our wedding day, and even if love didn't factor into it, I didn't want it to carry regrets. So, I leaned closer to him, tilting my head slightly, and whispered playfully into his car. "Come on, Carter, smile. for me, won't you?"

My breath danced lightly against his earlobe, and in that instant, his pale car turned an unmistakable shade of red-

"Fine," he muttered, his voice low.

I beamed, a radiant smile spreading across my face as the shutter clicked, capturing the moment forever. Before long, the marriage certificate was in our hands. Carter, of course, maintained his frosty demeanor

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as if nothing had just happened. Til take you back to the hospital, he said flatly

"No," I countered, shaking my head. "I'm married to you now, Mr. Boltoni. Naturally. I should live with you Let's move in together."

now...

The sheer audacity of my suggestion seemed to throw him off guard, though his expression barely shifted Sensing his hesitation, I quickly clarified, "Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not going to try anything weird. I just want to stay close to you-after all, I'm your woman A flicker of helplessness crossed his usually cold gaze. "Fine. First, you'll come back Residence, Later, I'll take you to choose a proper wedding house."

The Bolton Residence?

ith me to the Bolton

My eyes lit up. That was perfect! It would put me in proximity to them. The closer I was to Lake and Anna the sooner I uld uncover the evidence hidden in the photographs Carter's people had taken "Okay, I'll follow your lead."

When the car pulled up to the Bolton Residence, the sight of the farmiliar surroundings sent a shiver of anticipation through me.

I stepped out of the car and stood at the grand gates, memories of my past flooding back like a dark ne

Luke, I'm back.