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

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

members of the family were fully aware of Whitney's true identity but deliberately assigned her

actual Alice might have perished in

of the family seemed completely oblivious to

to

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

came to the Whites, I'd finally have the chance to let

door open for Yael and trailed behind

glance, Yael strode forward

eyes landed on me. I kept

that moment, I realized the advantage of being unable to speak-fewer words meant fewer chances to slip up, and silence meant no mistakes

her here? Taylor asked, his

there must be plenty that needs attending to. She's a woman, so she can handle things more discreetly than others,

Mute Girl and Whitney are acquainted. Since Whitney's not in the best spirits, let her go cheer Whitney up." mity I

seems that in life, you win some and lose

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

was unmistakable, and I quickly

the door open, revealing a

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curled up, her arms hugging her knees,

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

what was on her mind, but sorrow

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

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

me

gently touched

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

nothing more than another unfortunate

my hand, signaling that

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 try to

have

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

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

I could do was stand silently beside her, voiceless and

yearning to escape, leaning against the glass and gazing wistfully at

of cages,

matter how lavish or elegant the clothes Taylor put on

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

all these years, stripped of the vibrancy and energy that someone

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injury still hadn't healed,

I had been on

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