Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 189 Off Balance

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Anna had long sensed that Carter was investigating her and even the police had suspected her, though they never found enough evidence.

That's why I wasn't surprised when I connected her to Chloe's death.

Her biggest question must be why I wouldn't let go of Chloe's case.

This was the first time since my rebirth that Anna openly confronted me, laying everything out on the

table.

"Did you have anything to do with Chloe's death?" I asked, pretending to tremble in fear.

Her gaze locked on mine as she pressed the blade closer to my skin. "I've told you-stay out of this! Zoey, curiosity can get youskilled. Chloe's death has nothing to do with you. The police are already on it, so stop acting like it's your problem!" I knew she wouldn't dare harm me here-her actions

were meant to scare me.

Still, 1 kept my frightened expression, playing the part, But Chloe died so horribly. Someone has to bring her justice...

"That someone isn't you!" Anna snapped viciously. "Zoey, keep out of my business. Remember my words today I'm not joking.

Seeing my pale face and trembling body, Anna finally pulled back.

After she left, the corners of my lips curled into a smirk

Anna had shown her cards faster than I expected.

phone, where the most recent text was from

careful. Anna just went in. Call

and walked to the lounge area, spinning once in front

brows furrowed. "What's wrong? You

just a little tired. Let's

"Alright."

the mood to change outfits, so he

I caught sight of

raised a brow. "Didn't you say

me a grin. "These are all

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Unlike Luke's boyish antics, Carter was thoughtful and reliable, the kind of man you could depend on. Once we

stop meddling in her affairs and to just

all this time. She's far more capable than we thought. That

had no intention of

and decisive. He yanked open my coat, brushed aside my hair, and immediately spotted the faint marks on my neck. This body's skin was too delicate. Anna hadn't even used much force, yet

as he stared at me with concern. He looked ready to strip me down for a full examination right then

room-she wouldn't dare do anything to me there. She was just trying to scare me. I pretended to be terrified, and she left. But Carter, this confirms it for me: Chloe's death has everything to do with her! Otherwise, she wouldn't have panicked and gone out of her way to

she knows we don't have any evidence against her. Even the police can't touch her. It's infuriating, knowing the culprit is right in front of us but

time, you can't put yourself in harm's way

"The only reason I dared to do it was because I knew you were waiting outside. There was no way she'd risk making a move in a public place like that Besides, today wasn't without results-she's a martial artist. I need to start training too." "Alright, I'll arrange for someone to teach you self-defense, Carter replied without

Hid

surprised me, but I nodded. Thanks. Anna's already starting to lose her composure. That's good. When she gets anxious, she'll leave behind more

as her would keep up the act for