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 weren't directly tied to the Sanders and Boltons, they were

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

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

Alice might have perished in some accident

of the family seemed completely oblivious

to tread

I would stick to my role 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 I was

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

me a glance, Yael strode forward with purposeful

on me. I kept my gaze

unable to speak-fewer words

bring her here? Taylor asked, his

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

enough, and 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 elated. I'd never had a chance to approach Whitney before, but now

life, you win some and lose

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

his gaze was unmistakable, and I quickly nodded in

the door open, revealing a petite figure perched

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curled up, her arms hugging

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

what was on her mind, but sorrow seemed to comme her

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

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

me

hand gently touched

but her expression softened the

Girl was nothing

hand, signaling that

you to keep an eye on me,

have attempted suicide

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

couldn't risk it-there might be cameras hidden in the room. Any misstep could

stand silently beside her, voiceless and

bird yearning to escape, leaning against the

nothing more than a series of cages,

matter how lavish or elegant the clothes Taylor put on her, she was

windowsill the

had endured all these years, stripped of the vibrancy and energy that someone her age should possess. How had she managed to

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still hadn't healed, so I could only limp as

I had been on my

didn't you