Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe) novel Chapter 368

Chapter 368 Dress to the Nine 

Chapter 368 Dress to the Nine 

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This trip to the small town filled the gap in Zoey’s heart and allowed me to spend a few beautiful days in 

peace. 

After we landed, Carter had to resume his role of pretending to be disabled. 

As we emerged from the arrival gate, Zocy, still engrossed in her thrill, glanced down at her phone to inform Bill and her mother about her arrival. 

When she looked up, she saw Harlan’s cold expression, and her cheerful face immediately dropped. “D*mn it! What bad luck!” she muttered. 

Harlan simply stared at her in silence before striding over with a stiff face. 

He practically ground his teeth as he said, “Did you have fun?” 

“Anywhere,is paradise without you and that b*tch around.” 

I thought a big fight was about to break out, but to my surprise, Harlan held himself back. ‘Grandma wants us to have dinner at the family house tonight.” 

I remembered Zoey mentioning that after original Jance had fallen into the water, she was weak and became seriously ill. 

When Harlan’s grandmother, Grace Pearson, heard, she came over right away to check on her. Grace even called in a medical team to take care of her. 

Zoey was a deeply caring and filial girl. Despite her deep hatred for Harlan, she still treated the elderly couple with respect. 

“Alright. I’ll go check on them, and while I’m at it, I’ll tell them about our divorce.” 

Zoey looked at me and said, “Sis, we’ll catch up later.” 

“Okay, call me if you need anything.” 

“Don’t worry; I won’t let him get the better of me. 

I had no doubts about that. Now that Bill knew her true identity, he wouldn’t let Zoey suffer any longer. 

Even though Bill wasn’t in Jaford, the Gardners were affold, powerful family there, and plenty of eyes were keeping watch on his daughter. There was no way he would allow her daughter to suffer. 

If Harlan dared to push her too far, I could easily imagine Bill flying over by helicopter to snap his neck and use his head as a soccer ball. 

We parted ways. Carter and I got into the car. 

Looking out at the bustling city, my mind felt like it had been left behind in that peaceful, secluded place. 

“How much longer do we need to stay in Jaford?” I asked. 

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“Around a week. There’s a lot to handle here,” Carter sall, rulling my hair. 

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“Ifyon get bored, you can meet up with Zoey for shopping. By the way, the Whites are having a banquet tomorrow night. Do you want to go?” 

“Are you talking about the Whites we’ve been investigang?” I asked. 

“Yes.” 

“Sure, let’s see what we can find out. 

I smiled faintly. “Since I married you, I’ve never had the chance to attend a banquet with you.” 

“This will be a good opportunity to announce our marriage, Garter replied. “I’ll have someone bring over your dress later.” 

The past few months had been like living under a shadow. Since that night by the river when I was attacked, had confined myself to the memories of that moment. 

I’d forgotten that winter’s snow had already melted and spring had woken the earth. 

Zoey had already started a new life. 

It was time for me to embrace my new role as Mrs. Bolon. This was Carter’s world, his domain, his network, and his friends were all here in Jaford. I wanted to understand him more. 

So, I cared a lot about the upcoming banquet, I even put on a face mask, trimmed my nails, and applied nail polish for the banquet. 

Thankfully, Zoey’s physical condition was excellent; she was young and beautiful and didn’t need much preparation to look great. 

But for me, this was my first public appearance with Carter, so I wanted to be more careful. 

When Carter entered, he found me applying body lotion, and it was challenging for me to reach my back. 

“I’ll help you,” he said. 

As his warm palm pressed against my lower back, my entire body shivered due to my sensitive nature. 

His actions grew bolder. “Carter, not tonight. I have to wear a dress tomorrow.” 

“I’ll be careful. I won’t leave any marks.” 

He pushed me against the bathroom counter, and his lips descended on mine. 

The next day, Carter was getting busy in the office. I received a message from Zoey asking if I wanted to go to the banquet. I replied that I’m going, and she quickly answered that she would join me. 

I didn’t know anyone here, so having a companion made sense. 

Besides, with her temper, she wouldn’t want to go with Harlan. 

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After all, Harlan had married original Janice three years ago and never once took her out. People only knew he was secretly married but had no idea what his wife looked like. 

This would be their first public appearance as a couple 

Zoey ignored Harlan and came to my house in the afternoon for styling. 

After more than a day without seeing her, she rushed into my arms like a clingy child. 

“Chloe. I missed you so much.” 

I smiled at her, this girl with the emotional age of someone eight years younger than me. “Did you finalize the divorce?” 

At the mention of it, her expression fell. “Don’t remind me. Grace’s health isn’t great. She’s still in the hospital after a heart attack. If I bring up the divorce now, I’ll make her heart condition worse. So, I signed a one–year contract with him. After a year, we’ll divorce. 

“He agreed?” 

“He had to for Grace. But for the next year, we’ll have to pretend to be happily married in front of them. It’s disgusting.” 

I couldn’t comment on other people’s relationships, so I just smiled. “Just treat him like air. Let me see your dress. 

She brought out a silver, hollow–out dress. “It’s beautiful, right? I tried something different, just like you suggested.” 

I sighed with relief. Thank goodness she didn’t go for the dark, edgy style. 

The dress had a slit, and the back was connected by five thin silver chains, shimmering and seductive. 

“I guarantee that in this dress, everyone at the party will be mesmerized by you,” I said. 

Zoey’s eyes sparkled. “Great! Dad told me not to get stuck on just one guy, to keep my options open, and to find a caring man. After a year, we can smoothly transition.” 

It was difficult to imagine those words came from Bill, but when I thought back to Zoey’s past, I understood. In her previous life, she had been blind to Ashley’s true nature, unwilling to let go of that toxic relationship. 

If she had more options, she might not have clung to him so desperately, 

Bill’s thinking was simple: better for his daughter to disappoint the world than for the world to disappoint 

her. 

My dress was simple yet elegant. It was an ivory–colored mermaid gown with sparkling diamonds scattered along the flared bottom.. 

Almost nothing was exposed except my neck and arms. 

bir ahile care in it. He didn’t want me revealing too. 

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His possessiveness didn’t bother me at all. 

Zoey was drop–dead gorgeous tonight. I had known she would look beautiful in the dress, as Janice already had a fiery figure. 

The open back showcased her smooth, fair skin and slender waist. The slit revealed her long, toned legs. 

With the jewelry and makeup, I couldn’t take my eyes off her, and I could only imagine the way men would be glued to her tonight. 

But Zoey, despite her beauty, was oblivious to it. “Do you think this is too revealing? I feel like I’m an old house with leaks; the wind is coming in everywhere, and it’s so cold.” 

I chuckled softly and said, “It’s perfect.” 

When Harlan found out Zoey was with me, he came with Carter to pick her up. 

As Zoey stepped out the door, his eyes, originally full of impatience, grew wide in disbelief. He stood there, stunned.