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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to the Sanders and Boltons, they were still linked to the

Whites' ancestors had been involved in the herbal medicine trade, which meant that top medical experts from their family were likely part of that organization! The Whites

possible that the older members of the family were fully aware of Whitney's true identity

perished in some

of the family seemed

needed to tread

would stick to my role and perform my duties diligently. My sole glimmer of hope

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

open for Yael and trailed

Yael strode forward

far away, Taylor's eyes landed on me. I kept my gaze lowered, feigning ignorance of

that moment, I realized the advantage of being unable to speak-fewer words meant fewer chances to slip up,

you bring her here? Taylor

figured there must be plenty that needs attending to. She's

Whitney are acquainted. Since Whitney's not in the 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

you win some and lose

understand my intentions, so he didn't object. Instead, he led me to Whitney's room. "Stay

unmistakable, and

revealing a petite figure perched on the

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her arms

at the beginning, but Tayor's aggression likely crushed any defiance,

on her mind, but

basked in the warmth of my family's love at the Sanders. Meanwhile, she was thrown into the grasp of

she spoke in a cold, detached tone.

me

hand gently

off with irritation, but her expression softened the moment

was nothing more than another

signaling

to keep an eye on me, didn't they? Don't worry. I won't try to end my

must have attempted suicide

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

couldn't risk it-there might be cameras hidden in

stand silently

reminded me of a caged bird yearning to escape, leaning against the glass and gazing wistfully at the

than a series of cages, each one trading

put on her, she was still just

the windowsill the

years, stripped of the vibrancy and energy that someone her age should possess. How

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from standing, and my knee injury still hadn't healed, so I

my struggle and realized I had been on my feet the entire

didn't you just find somewhere to sit?" she sighed,