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

in my voice.

you're willing to

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for what happened to me. He had been trying to make up for it, and I hadn't expected him to come to

ex again was...

into his appearance. He looked better than

skin looked healthier, and his hair was neatly combed. His suit was perfectly pressed, without a crease, and he even

'Chloc"

down without much ceremony and saw that he had ordered coffee and desserts-exactly what I used

I said, my

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

"What's that?

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

smile tugged at his lips. "You really are looking out

come here because I'd had a fight with Carter

course I'm looking out

sighed, his voice holding a hint of regret. "I'm jealous

a sip of my coffee.

like she vanished. No one knows where she's

of us for

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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 it

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

topic. "Is Uncle

I nodded. "Very

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

time chasing something far away

I'll never love

head. "But

this from Fiona. It happened that night at the Boltons' place, when Alisa ended up pregnant -with

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

This wasn't my

leave this

"Don't worry."

my cup down.

it's been so long. Can't you

his nephew, my husband would still get jealous.

to

his disappointment even without turning

this