Even after Her Death (Chloe and Luke) novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117 Carter’s Test 

Carter wore a black wool coat today, maintaining his usual cool demeanor. 

As I wheeled him downstairs, he asked, “Are we going to see the marriage home today?” 

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I paused for a moment. The reason I had come up with this excuse was to bring up the matter of the statue, and now that the point was made. I had almost forgotten about it. 

However, the reality remained: our marriage necessitated the establishment of a marital home. I couldn’t keep living in this cramped space forever; it was just too inconvenient. I nodded, “Sure.” 

Each day since my rebirth, even though the world outside remained covered in snow and ice, my heart felt as clear as the sky on a sunny day. 

I pushed him toward the dining room. The air in the estate felt heavy, especially after Chloe’s funeral. It was as if a cloud had settled over the place. 

Even Sheila, who had never been fond of me, wore a somewhat wistful expression. Of course, any reasonable person would find the way I had died to be quite tragic. 

Jeffrey, too, looked much older in such a short time. Sing at the head of the table, he turned his head, away and coughed a few times. 

I gently patted his back and handed him a glass of warm water. 

At least here, Jeffrey treated me with sincerity. 

I suppressed the urge to call out his name and used a more courteous tone, “Jeffrey, have some water.” 

“You’re such a thoughtful girl. Every time I see you, I feel like I’m looking at…” His voice trailed off, and he sighed deeply. “Sit down. Let’s see if this is something you’ll enjoy.” 

“Okay.” 

I first asked about Carter’s preferences, since his tastes seemed similar to mine. I served him some grits. and salads. 

Sheila turned to Anna and asked, “Was everything okay at the police station?” 

“Don’t worry, Mom. Luke and I just clarified what we knew. With Chloe’s death being so suspicious, it makes sense that the police would want us to provide any useful clues.” 

Just as I had thought, Anna hadn’t been directly involved with this matter. Without solid evidence, the police couldn’t do anything to her for now. 

Luke didn’t speak, but his gaze kept drifting back to my face. 

I couldn’t tell if he was looking at me or if his thoughts were still with Chloe. 

When I saw into his affectionate eyes, all I could think of was the image of him and Anna making love under my statue. The thought made me feel sick. 

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I turned my gaze away, picking up a shrimp and holding it near Carter’s mouth. “Carter, you should try this. It’s really good.” 

Carter’s indifferent eyes flicked toward me, his gaze as deep and unreadable as ever. 

Luke spoke up. “You don’t know yet, but Uncle Carter doesn’t really like fish or shrimp.” 

As soon as he said that, Carter took a bite and chewed slowly. He replied, “Not bad.” 

It was like a slap to Luke’s face, embarrassing him in front of everyone. 

After finishing his meal. Carter turned to me again. “Let the helper know what you’d like for lunch.” 

“I’m fine with anything.” 

“Do you like spicy food?” Carter asked, his tone casual. The people here have a strong preference for spices. I’m worried it might not suit your taste.” 

“I’m fine with it. We’re from Subury, and we grow all kinds of chili peppers there. Everyone there is used to spicy food,” I explained. 

I immediately regretted saying it. After all, I am now Zoey. 

I remembered earlier that Carter had asked me if I preferred sweet or sour juice. A chill ran down my spine. Was Carter testing me? 

My mannerisms were definitely different from Zoey’s, but he had never met Zoey before, so I was reckless. 

But could he really be that observant? 

Maybe it was because I had died once before that I now felt more cautious. 

Whether Carter was simply being considerate or truly testing me, I had to be careful. 

“I’m tired of foreign food, so I often cook local dishes at home. You don’t have to worry about me. My tastes are the same as yours,” I offered as an explanation. 

“Good.” 

Caner’s expression remained neutral, making it impossible for me to read anything into i 

Perhaps I was overthinking it. If I hadn’t experienced it firsthand, how would I have known that rebirth really existed, like something out of a fantasy novel? 

He didn’t know what had happened. How could he have linked it to that? 

The only sounds at the table were the clinking of utensils as everyone ate. After the meal, Jeffrey looked exhausted and went back to his room to rest 

mething to say with Luke, so I atentionally walked away. When the two of them were alone, I secretly turned on my phone’s recording pp. 

Anna seemed to have 

They stood in the corridor, there was nobody in sight. The duo was unaware that I was on the terrace above them. 

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It was freezing outside, with snowflakes swirling in the r. Usually, no servants were out in this kind of weather. 

Anna was bolder than I expected. She suddenly threw herself at Luke from behind, hugging him. “Luke, Chloe is dead. No matter how sad you are, she won’t be coming back.”