Chapter 159 The Woman You Love


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    1 quickly turned in look at Carter and wondered if he was talking about me.


    Jeffrey sighed. Tve seen how you''ve kept a low profile and endured for so many years. This time, no doubt they''re in the wrong, it can''t you show some leniency for the sake of the bigger picture! After all, the child in her womb shares your bloodline. If something goes wrong, you know how precarious Luke''s condition is right now."


    Carter spoke calmly, "The child hasn''t even taken shape yet. Who''s to say it''s truly of the Boltons'' blood? Ar for Lake, whether it''s his tumor or kidney failure, it''s still in the early stages. He still can have children. If the tumor doesn''t spread, he can have surgery performed by top specialists. He''ll be fine after a year or two of recovery.


    Jeffrey studied Carter''s face intently. "Carter, you didn''t used to be this relentless.


    "Mypromise led to Chloe dying such a horrible death. Do you think her death has nothing to do with us? Everyone shares some responsibility for what happened to her!"


    I looked up sharply at the man defending me so passionately.


    eaven on me, only he searched for me. Even after my death, he was the only one


    When who remembered me.


    else everyone


    up


    The day he showed up in Chedor wasn''t a coincidence. He went there for me.


    Were those 3,000 vigil lights for me too?


    Questions flooded my mind, leaving me utterly confused.


    Why was Carter, someone I barely interacted with before, protecting me so fiercely?


    Carter''s emotions red as he mentioned Chloe, but he quickly regained hisposure. "I let it go once, and handed the Boltons to him. And what happened? Look at what Luke has done. He can''t even control his sexual urges, what makes him think he''s fit to run the Boltons?" he said coldly.


    I had never seen Carter this angry before. His pale carlobes had flushed red with fury.


    Jeffrey, who had been sobative moments earlier, suddenly softened. "Luke did wrong Chloe; I won''t deny that. But you can''t ce all the me on him. Chloe''s fate was sealed when she encountered those criminals. Even if Luke was indecisive and unfaithful, he never wanted her to be harmed.


    "How can you expect a man who can''t even protect his wife to protect this family? If the Boltons face even the smallest setback, he''ll abandon ship without hesitation. Dad, I''ve given him plenty of chances and time to grow, but he hasn''t risen to the asion. His life is aplete mess. Are you sure you want to entrust the Boltons to someone like that?"


    Carter''s words resonated deeply. Jeffrey was silent for a long moment. Perhaps, he was disappointed with


    Luke.


    "So be it," Jeffrey finally said. "Luke is to me for his own failures. What you''ve done is justified. From Now on, the Boltons are yours to lead."


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    In the end, Jeffrey made a decision. Lake had been sheltered too well for far too long, to the point where everyone was deceived by his polished exterior.


    My death, along with everything that happened to the Boltons afterward, revealed his true nature he was nothing more than a cowardl


    When he and Anna were caught in the greenhouse, Jeffrey wouldn''t have been so utterly disappointed if he had taken responsibility on the spot instead of shifting all the me onto Anna,


    Everyone makes mistakes, but a leader whocks self-awareness, ountability, and responsibility is doomed to fail.


    Luke had lost all im to inheritance.


    Carter, however, showed no trace of triumph. "I gave him the opportunity, but he squandered it. I''m merely reiming what''s mine. From now on, the Boltons are under my control. Dad, you are weak. You should rest. Jeffrey turned to me after their exchange. "Enjoyed the show?"


    Caught off guard. I nervously tried to exin, Jeffrey, was just defending myself. If I didn''t stand up myself this time, there would surely be a next."


    "Look at how nervous you are." Jeffrey''s expression softened. "Did I me you?"


    for


    I blinked in confusion. Jeffrey''s demeanor softened as he continued, "Being Carter''s wife isn''t a role for the weak. Sometimes kindness needs a bit of an edge. I don''t me you for what you did. But next time, let me know your ns in advance. An old man like me can''t handle the stress-I''d like to live long enough to see your children."


    His words stunned me. I had expected a reprimand, but all he did wasin about not being informed.


    "Sorry. Jeffrey."


    "It''s fine." He waved it off. "Seeing the two of you getting along so well puts my mind at ease. My son may be cold and crippled, but he''s a responsible man. Get along with him and give me a grandchild soon."


    My face burned with embarrassment, while Carter remained calm andposed.


    "There''s no rush, Carter replied. "Zoey is still young. We can wait another year or two."


    Grateful for his intervention, I shot him a look of thanks. Carter continued, "From now on, I''ll handle


    Boltons."


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    "Alright." Jeffrey waved us off, finally relinquishing his hold on the Boltons.


    When Carter stepped out of the study, it marked a turning point for the Boltons,


    He was now the true heir to the Boltons.


    Back in our room, Carter noticed my troubled expression and asked, "What''s wrong? Don''t worry about what Dad said. I only said that to reassure him. He''s old and doesn''t have much time left. If you don''t want kids, no one will pressure you once he''s gone. 2/3 Chapter 150 The Woman You Love


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    What? How could he talk so casually about Jeffrey''s death? don''t want to be panicked by the heavens


    Carter held my hand gently. "We won''t have children if you really don''t want them. You can way true to yourself"


    I saw only sincerity in his eyes.


    "But you''re the Boltons'' heir. If I don''t have kids, what will happen to the family in the future


    "It doesn''t matter. Money and power-none of itsts forever Once I''m gone, why should I care about what happens after? Besides, Luke already has a child. If that child is capable, they can tie


    His nonchnce caught me off guard. "So don''t stress yourself out. Life is short, and I only have one request for you."


    I blinked and asked softly, "What is it?"


    "Never mention divorce. Stay with me until the end, Zory. Let me take care of you!


    At that moment, I felt like he was looking not just at me but through me, at someone else.


    I couldn''t suppress my curiosity any longer.


    "Carter, when you and Jeffrey talked about Chloe. It seemed like she meant a lot to you?"


    Carter pulled me into his arms, "Do you want


    me to care about her?"


    My heart was pounding as I stammered, "Wh-Who is the person that you love?"