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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and Boltons, they were still

Whites' ancestors had been involved in the herbal medicine trade, which meant that top medical experts from their family were

was possible that the older members of the family were fully aware of Whitney's true identity but deliberately assigned her this fabricated

perished

younger members of the family seemed completely oblivious to the

to tread

and perform my duties diligently. My sole glimmer

abandoned Whitney. If Zoey came to the Whites, I'd finally have the chance to let her know

open for Yael and trailed

a glance, Yael strode forward

on me. I kept my gaze

I realized the advantage of being unable to speak-fewer words

her here?

attending to. She's a woman, so she can handle things more discreetly

Taylor didn't question it further. "Makes sense, Mute Girl and Whitney are acquainted. Since Whitney's not in the best spirits, let her go cheer Whitney up." mity I was secretly

life, you win

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

unmistakable, and I quickly

gently pushed the door open, revealing a petite figure perched

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curled up, her arms hugging her knees, looking unterly

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

couldn't tell what was on her mind, but sorrow seemed

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

spoke in a cold, detached tone. I've eaten. What

me

gently touched

expression softened the moment she realized it

nothing more

hand, signaling that

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

must have attempted

her, who could fault her for wanting to

hug, but I couldn't risk it-there might be cameras hidden

could do was stand

against the glass

was nothing more than a series of cages, each one trading one form of confinement

elegant the clothes Taylor put on her, she was still just a gilded canary

on the windowsill the entire afternoon, and I stood silently beside her the whole

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

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still hadn't

I had been on

you just find somewhere to sit?" she sighed,