Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

hapter 386 Co-conspirators

Chapter 386 Co-conspirators

I remained still in Carter's arms, not moving a muscle in case he noticed I was still awake.

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A heavy feeling pressed against my chest, and a mix of frustration and sorrow surged within me. I clutched the corner of my pajamas, fighting the urge to cry.

Fortunately, exhaustion caught up to Carter, and he fell asleep quickly.

Once I heard his steady breathing, my tears began to fall quietly.

I lay there, staring into the darkness. How many times had he stayed awake, watching me sleep until morning?

Carl, let me be the one to protect you this time.

I carefully slid out of bed, making sure not to wake him

Amber was definitely involved in all of this, alongside Taylor and his brother. I had considered asking Damian for help, but if he knew, Carter would find out too. Lthought of someone else-someone who might be able to help,

In the quiet of the night, I called Luke.

It had been a while since we last spoke. I would receive a message from him once in a while, but I rarely responded.

His concern, however, never seemed to fade.

Our conversations had changed. Before, I was the one reaching out, and he replied less often.

Now, it was him who reached out, and I was the one holding back.

It was 4 a.m. on my end, but still daylight for him. The phone rang, and he picked up quickly.

"Ch-Aunt Chloe?" Even though he tried to keep his voice low, I could hear the excitement,

"Is it a good time to talk?"

"Yeah, go ahead."

"Luke, I need your help to look into someone. This can't get out, not even to Carl."

He paused. "Are you and Carl fighting?"

I wondered if he thought this was his opening.

"Aunt Chloe, there's something I haven't told you. Uncle Carter and that Dalton woman's been getting too cosy with each other in Jaford," Luke said, attempting to stir things up. 174

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sensed the caution in my voice.

if you're

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and I hadn't expected him to come to Jaford so quickly. Carter had just left for work when Luke arranged

ex again was...

appearance. He looked better

healthier, and his hair was neatly combed. His suit was perfectly pressed, without a crease, and he even wore the cologne I used

'Chloc"

sat down without much ceremony and saw that he had

said, my tone polite

Carter's life. But now you're suspicious of them. You're worried about Carter being caught in the middle, so you want my help, right?" "That's right. If Amber's involved in

"What's that?

mean harm to Carl. I suspect there's more to it than just a life debt. I'm keeping this from. Carl for now, but I'll

a flash of disappointment, and a wry smile tugged at

hoped he didn't think I had come here because I'd had a fight with Carter and wanted to

Of course I'm looking out for

regret. "I'm jealous of Uncle Carter, but I'll help

coffee. "Have

No

all of us for Silas's

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the reason we're all in this mess! If it weren't

tension in the room grew. He knew as well as I did that our problems

"Is Uncle Carter treating

I nodded. "Very

"T'can see that. It's good, though. As long

be like this, Luke. Alisa truly cares about you. Don't waste time

never love

"But Alisa is

ended up pregnant -with Luke's

was part of her plan, Chloe. You know she drugged me. I'll never love a woman who tries

wasn't my

this to

"Don't worry."

my cup down.

been so long. Can't you stay for a

my husband would still get

stood up to leave, not looking

feel his disappointment

this on