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Chapter 99 Skeleton In the Closet
Chapter 99 Skeleton In the Closet
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Luke's gaze alternated between clarity and confusion. His mental state had been poor lately due to his search for me, and now he saw me as Zoey one moment and Chloe the next.
In his daze, he agreed, "Alright."
I gave him a sweet smile. "Thank you. By the way, Luke, why haven't I seen your wife around?"
Hearing me mention Ghloe, Luke's pupils gradually focused. He hesitated, seemingly unsure of how to explain.
"Aunt Zoey, my sister is caught up with something right now, so she can't join us for dinner. It's getting late, let's go eat," Anna said warmly. She linked her arm with mine affectionately and led me toward the dining room. I subtly pulled my arm away and stepped behind Carter again. "Carter, let's go."
I always addressed him sweetly in front of others, making our relationship seem especially close.
Carter didn't bother to contradict me and simply went along with it.
However, his sharp, icy gaze always made me uneasy whenever our eyes met.
During the dinner, Jeffrey's previously gloomy expression brightened upon seeing how I treated Carter.
After all, he was his son. How could a father not love his own child?
Even if Carter was disabled, he still hoped for the best for him.
Knowing Carter had trouble moving around, I stood to serve him soup and pick out dishes. After all, we were now partners in the same boat, and I needed to treat him well.
Besides, he had saved my life on several occasions in the past.
In this life, I repay kindness with kindness and revenge with revenge.
"Carter, let me know what you like, and I'll serve it to you."
He gave me a deep look but eventually said nothing more than, "Alright."
Luke watched our interaction in a daze. Perhaps it reminded him of the past when I used to serve him soup and pick dishes for him.
I had memorized his tastes and preferences, carefully avoiding anything he disliked.
Now, without me by his side, and with Anna unwilling to act recklessly in Jeffrey's presence, he had to do it himself.
Noticing the bead bracelet on his wrist, I casually remarked, "Luke, that bead bracelet on your wrist looks quite unique."
Luke instinctively stroked the beads on his wrist, a habit he had developed recently.
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"Mm, this bead bracelet was crafted by a skilled master
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After my ashes were cremated and transformed into beads at high temperatures, the DNA had long since been destroyed and decomposed into inorganic matter Extracting any DNA from the beads or the porcelain bowl would be impossible. The only way to retrieve my DNA was from the flesh and blood inside the blessed virgin statue or the human-skin Bible in my Grandma's hands.
But even if nothing could be extracted, I wouldn't allow my ashes to be with him day and night.
"I'm a big fan of the Sacred Nine-eyed beads. From the color of the beads, I can tell this bracelet is of fine quality. I wonder if you'd be willing to sell it to me? I'd pay any price."
Luke had never been a believer in superstitious charms like this. Besides, he could easily win my favor with a simple bracelet, So, this was likely an offer he wouldn't refuse.
Before he could speak, Anna beat him to it. "Aunt Zoey, do you like these bead bracelets? Nhappen to have oné in my room. Let me give it to you as a welcoming gift. There's no need for formalities between family."
I had no choice but to go along with it. "Alright, thank you then."
After dinner, Anna suggested she go upstairs to get the bracelet, and I insisted on following her. She had no choice but to reluctantly agree.
"Anna, you and Luke share such a great bond. It's rare for siblings to be this close, even among blood relatives. When you stood together just now, I almost thought...
I said this intentionally to make her uneasy.
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Anna quickly changed the subject. "Luke and I grew up together, and our relationship is no different from that of real siblings, Aunt Zoey. This is my room."
She pushed the door open, and Anna's room was exactly the same as the one I had seen as a spirit- everything was soft and pink, making it hard to believe that the owner could be a ruthless person. She opened the jewelry section of the wardrobe, revealing rows of dazzling jewelry.
Some pieces were gifts from the Sander and Bolton families, while others were items she had taken from
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I remembered every single necklace and bracelet clearly.
I also remembered my parents' reprimands when she tried to take those jewels from me, "Your sister likes them. You have so much jewelry. Can't you just give her some?"
In the end, I even had to give up my man to her.
She noticed me admiring the jewelry and said generously, "Aunt Zoey, is there something you like? If you do, feel free to pick whatever you want. We're family now. There's no need to be shy."
I kept my gaze on her and smiled. "Anna, you're so generous and thoughtful. Whoever marries you is going to be very lucky."
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Anna chuckled lightly. "Aunt Zoey, you always make fun of me."
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I didn't skip a beat as I shifted topics. "Anna, I think you have great taste. I just returned to the country and didn't bring many clothes this time. Would you mind gifting me a few outfits?" "Not at all," she replied without hesitation.
Anna pulled open the wardrobe beside her, offering it for me to browse, but I walked toward the one hiding her secret.
If I opened this wardrobe, I'd see that door.
Just as my hand touched the handle, Anna called out nervously, "Aunt Zoey!"
I turned around, glancing at her leisurely. "What's the matter, Anna? You look nervous. Is there something here you don't want me to see?"
There certainly was. That wardrobe concealed her affair with Luke-the ugliest truth she kept hidden. If anyone found out about the affair, her carefully crafted mask of innocence would be ripped away.
She must have been panicking inside, though her expression remained composed. "Of course not. That's just where I store old things. My clothes are in this wardrobe, Aunt Zoey. Feel free to browse and pick something." "Alright." I decided to let it go for now, realizing it wasn't the right moment to expose her.
After all, a stage needed an audience for a proper show, and with just the two of us, it wouldn't be nearly as fun.
I casually selected a few outfits and smiled at her. "Anna, are you free this afternoon? Could you come with me to check out Luke's marriage home?"
"This afternoon? Aunt Zoey, why the urgency?"
I left the room with the clothes in hand. "Well, Carter and I are settling down, so it's better to finalize our home sooner rather than later. It's also a good chance to explore the area. Does that work for you?"
Anna probed cautiously. "Sure. I heard Aunt Zoey and my uncle got together via a commercial marriage. Judging from what you shared with me, it sounds like you and Uncle Carter get along well?"
I didn't deny it. Instead, I replied with a radiant smile. "Yes, I've admired Carter for a long time. I even dreamed of marrying him. Becoming his wife is the greatest blessing I could ever ask for." Of course, I was talking nonsense, but when I turned around, I saw Carter and Luke standing behind me, their eyes fixed squarely on me.