Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 287 The Sanders Retribution

Chapter 287 The Sanders Retribution

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1 looked at the woman on the ground. She had delicate features, and her eyes were especially beautiful- clear and pure, like the eyes of an animal.

She was wearing a thin silk dress, her hair messy, and she looked as panicked as a frightened deer.

I quickly knelt down to help her up and asked, "Are you okay?"

As our gazes met, something about her eyes seemed familiar, like I had seen them somewhere before. Behind me, a man's voice called out, warm with a hint of amusement, "Thank you, Mrs. Bolton. She's fine." The sound of his voice made Whitney flinch, her body trembling, and she immediately grabbed my hand. Her fingers were slender, and her palm was ice-cold. She whispered in a faint, trembling voice, "H-help me."

Instinctively, I stepped in front of her, my eyes locking onto the approaching man. It was Taylor Carlyn. "Whitney, didn't I tell you to stay in the car? Why are you out here in this cold?"

As he walked toward us, he shrugged off his coat.

He was handsome, but for some reason, every time I saw him, I felt as though I were encountering a snake.

There was something dark about him, a danger lurking beneath his charm.

"Mr. Carlyn," I asked, trying to stay calm, "What is your relationship with this young lady?"

Taylor smirked and said, "A romantic one."

"But she seems to be afraid of you."

"Maybe it's just my face. I must look frightening, he said, still smiling.

His features were undeniably attractive, but the smile sent a chill down my spine, like a predator sizing up its prey.

My skin crawled.

I tightened my grip on Whitney's hand and comforted. "Don't be scared. Did he hurt you? Do you want. me to call the police?" As 500

as soon as I mentioned the police. Taylor's pupils constricted, and the chilly air around him seemed to grow colder.

Mrs. Bolton, Whitney and I just had a small argument. She's upset with me, that's all. You're really going to involve the police?" he sighed. "Whitney, come here, don't let Mrs. Bolton misunderstand."

Whitney's face was filled with struggle, and I couldn't understand what had happened to make her so

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terrified of him.

I couldn't tell if it was

I had adopted a stray dit named Snowflake years ago. That little, fragile thing had

my voice and asked, "Tell me, what is your name? What is

T...

he said, his tone sharp and commanding, his eyes filled with barely-contained anger. "I said, come

in a torn manner.

letting go of my hand

He finally similed again.

a few steps toward her and draped his coat over her shoulders, speaking to her in a tone

respond, merely leaning into his embrace. He bent down to scoop her up into his arms and strode past me, heading

voice dripping with insincerity. "Whitney is the most precious person in my life. How could I possibly hurt her?" As they brushed past me, I noticed Whitney, her

cheek.

I didn't know what their relationship

their path. "If she's truly willing, why is she crying? Miss, I really want to

her

barely above a whisper. 'I just remembered something sad. Thank you for

shot me a cold look, his smile turning into something more menacing. "Mrs.

call the police, they would only waste their time. They'd likely accuse

made it seem like

decided to follow them discreetly. Taylor carried Whitney

car didn't drive off right away, and the slight jolt told me exactly what was going on.

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and left

shame, finding pleasure

overthinking it? Were they

saw Anna sitting

who I was sure didn't know about the news. Not only had she skipped the

eyes empty and lifeless, like a puppet with no strings. He didn't react to

the family. Ethan and Jake were both gone. Ethan used to manage