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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Tiffany. But I

sensed the caution in my voice. "Are

you're willing to

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

an ex

looked better than he had in a while, no longer

His suit was perfectly pressed, without a crease, and he even

'Chloc"

saw that he

my tone polite but

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 you want my help, right?" "That's right. If Amber's

"What's that?

doesn't 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 tell him once I have definite

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

come here because I'd had a fight

course I'm looking out

a hint of regret. "I'm jealous of

coffee. "Have you seen Anna around

No one

going to hate all of us for Silas's death. After what happened to Sadie,

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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 weren't for her, I

the room grew. He knew as well as I did that our problems weren't just because

"Is Uncle Carter treating

I nodded. "Very

see that. It's good, though. As

truly cares about you. Don't waste time chasing something far away when the person you need is right in front of

never love

"But Alisa is

happened that night at the Boltons' place, when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's

know she drugged me. I'll

sighed. This wasn't my

this to

"Don't worry."

set my cup down.

it's been so long. Can't you stay for a

though you're his nephew, my husband would

stood up to leave, not looking

could feel his disappointment even without

this on