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.

was trembling, but I couldn't tell if it was from fear or

of when I had adopted a stray dit named Snowflake years ago. That little, fragile thing had shivered uncontrollably in

asked, "Tell me, what is

T...

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

hesitated, her eyes darting between us in a

she whispered, letting go of my hand and walking

He finally similed again.

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

into his embrace. He bent down to scoop her

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 eyes closed in defeat, a single tear slipping down

cheek.

know what their relationship was, something was clearly

crying? Miss, I really want to help you. If

met my concerned gaze, her fingers gripping

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

shot me a cold look, his smile turning into something more

police, they would only waste their time. They'd likely accuse me of

help last time made it seem like there was much

to follow them discreetly. Taylor carried Whitney into

jolt told me exactly what was going

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and left

finding pleasure in strange

I just overthinking it? Were they simply a couple with

the memorial hall, I saw Anna sitting next

any better than Kate, who I was sure didn't know about the news. Not only had she skipped the wedding, but she also

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

and Jake were both gone. Ethan used to