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

been involved in the herbal medicine trade, which meant that top medical experts from their family were likely part of that organization! The Whites was no less perilous than any

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

perished in some accident years

members of the family seemed

needed to

role and perform my duties diligently. My sole glimmer

the Whites, I'd finally

door open for Yael and trailed behind him, keeping

sparing me a glance, Yael strode forward with purposeful

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

to speak-fewer words meant fewer chances to slip up,

did you bring her here? Taylor

must be plenty that needs attending to. She's a woman, so

Mute Girl and Whitney are acquainted. Since Whitney's not in the best spirits, let

life, you win

he didn't object. Instead, he led me to Whitney's

his gaze was unmistakable, and I quickly nodded

door open, revealing a

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arms hugging her knees, looking unterly

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

what was on her mind, but sorrow seemed to comme

the warmth of my family's love at

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

me

trembling hand gently touched

the moment she realized it was me. "Sorry, I

her eyes, Mute Girl was nothing more than another unfortunate soul, just like

signaling

held no trace of anger as she said, "They sent you to keep an eye on me, didn't they? Don't worry. I won't

have attempted suicide

who could fault her for wanting to

in a comforting hug, but I couldn't risk it-there might be cameras hidden in the

could do was stand

bird yearning to escape, leaning against the glass

a series of cages, each one trading one form of

on her, she was still just

away, Whitney remained perched on the windowsill the entire afternoon, and I stood silently

unbearably dull and isolating. I couldn't fathom how she had endured all these years, stripped of the vibrancy and energy that someone her age

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

struggle and realized I had been on my feet the

you just find somewhere to sit?" she sighed, clearly