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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know. I've met Tiffany. But I need you to

caution in my

if you're willing to

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

ex again

his appearance. He looked better than he had in a while,

pressed, without a crease, and he even wore the cologne I used to like. When I entered the room, he seemed a little

'Chloc"

much ceremony and saw that he had ordered coffee and desserts-exactly what I

said, my tone polite but

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 my death, it ties back to the Boltons. And there's something else

"What's that?

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

face showed a flash of disappointment, and a wry smile tugged at his lips. "You really are looking out for

come here because I'd had a fight with Carter and

husband. Of course I'm looking out

sighed, his voice holding a hint of regret. "I'm jealous of Uncle Carter, but I'll help you, no

took a sip of my coffee. "Have

she vanished. No one knows where

warned. "She's going to hate all of us for Silas's

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cold look crossed Luke's face. "I'd be worried if she didn't show up. She's the reason we're all in this mess! If

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

topic. "Is Uncle Carter treating you

I nodded. "Very

see that. It's

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

never love

head. "But

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

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

This wasn't my issue

I'll leave this to

"Don't worry."

my cup

Can't

though you're his nephew, my husband would still get

to

disappointment even without

brought this on