Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 397 Meeting Whitney

Chapter 397 Meeting Whitney

Yael is utterly frightening he doesn't follow the rules at all.

I felt utterly paralyzed, both in fear and silence, dreading the thought that I might never regain my voice. Desperately, I waved my hands in panic.

At last, he broke the silence, saying, 'Chloe, calm down. The medicine's effects only last a week. You'll be able to speak again soon."

Though he sounded reassuring. I couldn't shake the suspicion that he was lying. But there was no turning

back now.

I had only one choice-if I didn't agree to his terms, he would abandon me here on this lonely island, leaving my cries unheard.

As long as I could return, losing my voice temporarily was a small price to pay

He gave me a tablet loaded with sign language lessons

While I practiced, he began sharing the story of the person who originally had this face,

"She couldn't speak, everyone called her the Mute Girl

In brief, her role was that of a mute servant, barely noticeable. She was a few years older than Yael, had looked after him in the past, and had also crossed paths with Whitney Her presence at the wedding would raise no suspicions.

The idea of infiltrating the Carlyns under someone elses identity-and potentially running into Amber and the others-set my heart pounding.

That place was the devil's den, the very one I had longed to enter for so long

Excitement swirled within me, but it was tangled with nerves, dread, and an overwhelming sense of

Frar gripped me-I was terrified of making a mistake, terrified they would uncover the truth.

Even though I remained silent, Yael quickly picked up on my anxiety.

"Chloe, don't worry. I'm right here, he reassured me. Just avoid looking her the eye. As long as you keep a low profile and stick close to me, she won't suspect a thing" I nodded and threw myself into learning sign language with full concentration.

Fortunately, I'm a quick learner, and in no time, I picked up basic communication and gestures.

The car pulled up at the White Residence.

The two families had been close for years. Even after the Sanders forced them out, their bond remained strong for decades.

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So, despite its outward appearance, the Whites were far from as spotless as it seemed.

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weren't directly tied to the Sanders and Boltons, they were still linked to the dark figures in the

been involved in the herbal medicine trade, which meant that top medical experts from

fully aware of Whitney's true identity but deliberately

Alice might have perished in some

younger members of the family seemed completely oblivious to the

to

stick to my role and perform my duties

prayed she hadn't abandoned Whitney. If Zoey came to the Whites, I'd finally have the chance to let

the door open for Yael and trailed behind him,

me a glance, Yael strode forward with

landed on me. I kept my gaze lowered, feigning

of being unable to speak-fewer words meant fewer chances to slip up, and silence

her here? Taylor asked, his tone

that needs attending to. She's a woman, so she can handle things

best spirits, let her go cheer Whitney up." mity I was secretly elated. I'd never had a chance to approach Whitney before, but now the

seems that in life, you

seemed to understand my intentions, so he didn't object. Instead, he led me to

his gaze was unmistakable, and I quickly nodded in

open, revealing a petite figure perched on

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arms

to resist at the beginning, but Tayor's aggression likely crushed any defiance, leaving her with no desire to fight

on her mind, but

been just five years old when the was taken away, whiled basked in the warmth of my family's love at the Sanders. Meanwhile, she was thrown into the grasp of monsters Whitney, you must

in a cold, detached tone. I've eaten. What else do you need

me

trembling hand gently touched her

with irritation, but her expression softened the moment she realized it was me.

her eyes, Mute Girl was nothing

hand, signaling that

she said, "They sent you to keep an eye on me, didn't they? Don't worry. I won't

must have attempted suicide

everything Taylor had likely done to her, who could fault her for wanting

it-there might be cameras hidden in the room. Any misstep

do was stand

leaning against the glass and gazing wistfully

than a series of cages, each one trading one form of

elegant the clothes Taylor put on her,

remained perched on the windowsill the entire

couldn't fathom how she had endured all these years, stripped of the vibrancy and energy that someone her age should

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ached from standing, and my knee injury still hadn't healed, so I could only limp as I followed

realized I had been on my

out of your mind? Why didn't you just find somewhere to sit?" she sighed,