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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they were still linked to

medical experts from their

the family were fully aware of Whitney's true

might have perished in some

the family seemed completely

needed to tread

servant, I would stick to my role and perform my

I'd finally have the chance to let her know

out of the car, I held the door open for Yael and trailed

glance, Yael strode forward with purposeful

on me. I kept my gaze lowered, feigning ignorance of

realized the advantage of being unable to speak-fewer words meant fewer chances to slip

you bring her here? Taylor asked,

your wife are newlyweds. I figured there must be plenty that needs attending to. She's a woman, so she can handle things more discreetly than others, Yael

let her go cheer Whitney up." mity I was secretly

in life, you

Instead, he led me to

his gaze was unmistakable, and I

gently pushed the door open, revealing a petite figure perched on

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arms hugging her knees,

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

was on her mind, but sorrow

away, whiled basked in the warmth of my family's love at the

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

me

trembling hand gently

with irritation, but her expression softened the

in her eyes, Mute Girl was nothing more than another

waved my hand, signaling that

eye on me, didn't they? Don't worry. I won't

must have

who could fault her for wanting to escape that

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

I could do was stand silently beside

to escape, leaning against the glass and gazing wistfully at

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

on her, she was still just a gilded canary in

perched on the windowsill the entire afternoon,

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 should possess. How had she

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hadn't healed, so

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

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