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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met Tiffany. But I need you to look into her

have sensed the caution in my voice. "Are

if you're willing

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up for it, and I hadn't expected him to come to Jaford so

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obvious that Luke had put effort into his appearance. He looked better than he had in

pressed, without a crease, and he even wore the cologne

'Chloc"

he had

my tone polite

waste any time. "I know the Doltons saved Uncle Carter's life. But now you're suspicious of them. You're worried about Carter being caught in the middle, so

"What's that?

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

wry smile tugged at his lips. "You really are

think I had come here because I'd had a

husband. Of course I'm looking out for

hint of regret. "I'm jealous

a sip of my coffee. "Have

she vanished. No one knows where

I warned. "She's going to hate all of

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show up. She's the

knew as well as I did that our problems weren't just because of Anna-it had a lot

"Is Uncle Carter treating

I nodded. "Very

see that. It's good, though.

doesn't have to be like this, Luke. Alisa truly cares about you. Don't waste time chasing something far away when

I'll never

head. "But Alisa

happened that night at the Boltons' place, when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's baby. She should be

know she drugged me. I'll never love a woman who tries to manipulate

This wasn't my

I'll leave this

"Don't worry."

set my cup

long. Can't you stay for a

his nephew, my husband would

stood up to

his disappointment even

brought this on yourself,