Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 400 Chloe, Come Here

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His raspy voice reached my ears, and just hearing it made my eyes well up with tears.

I swiftly changed the call to video, confident that even with makeup masking my features, Carter would recognize me without hesitation.

At last, his face appeared on the screen.

Gone was his usual commanding presence. Carter, who always made sure to look impeccable around me and often rose before I did to maintain his polished image, now appeared bare-faced and freshly shaven. What appeared before me was a man with unkempt stubble lining his jaw, a stark contrast to the clean-shaven look I had always known.

In just a few days, he seemed to have withered. His hollowed cheeks, the heavy shadows under his eyes, and the alarming redness in his gaze told a story of sleepless nights and relentless worry,

For a brief moment, I struggled to connect this gaunt figure with the Carter I loved so deeply,

The face in the video was unfamiliar, completely unrecognizable. The moment he saw me, he was clearly stunned, his expression tinged with a trace of astonishment.

As our eyes locked, his lips moved. "Chloe?" Even with the sound muted, I could clearly read it.

I nodded vigorously, silently mouthing, It's me, Carter!

Every second was precious, and I quickly gestured to my throat and then around me. He caught on instantly, saying, "You've lost your voice, and it's dangerous where you are, isn't it?"

I nodded once more, pointing urgently to the phone screen. He didn't hesitate, understanding the

urgency.

All feelings of love and yearning were pushed aside; the priority now was finding a way to rescue me.

He nodded and said, "Send me your location right now!

Once he confirmed who I was, Carter didn't hesitate.

Before ending the call, I saw his lips move. "Chloe, I miss you."

Carter, so am I.

But right now, I can't express it.

Zoey was truly dependable. She not only downloaded all the essential app's beforehand but also logged into WhatsApp for me.

I wasn't sure whose number she had used to register, but it was much better than being unable to log into my account once I got the phone.

Carter saved my number immediately, and I quickly shared my location with him.

My fingers moved swiftly across the screen, almost as if they were sparking.

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Time was running out, and any delay would surely raise suspicion.

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Whitney and I could be in even greater danger. My main goal right now was to reassure him, to let him know that I was still alive

be during Whitney's wedding, when the chaos could provide the perfect

dead, it's actually

want you to take

careful of Damian; he's

was typing, another message from

"I already know."

sigh of relief, knowing he was clever enough not to let Damian deceive

off my phone now. I'll contact you again. Carter, take care. I

powered off my

body continued to

anxiety of cheating during the college entrance

send

took a deep breath

had just extinguished his cigarette, and I pointed to my face, silently indicating that my makeup had

makeup isn't good for your skin and shouldn't

gestured toward Whitney, who was still posing for

worry, she's in a safer position than

guided me into

take off my makeup, my cheeks burning

How about we stay outside where

thought

him I wanted to stay

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out a sigh,

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I didn't tell Carter to come over; if I had, he wouldn't have been able to find me and would've

a quiet spot by the sea and insisted we spend the afternoon building

felt like I was

when we finished building a castle and a mermaid tail by the shore, his smile lit up like the sun. Grinning, he said, "Chloe,

no choice but to lie behind the mermaid he had made, and he snapped a photo of

you were a mermaid, you'd definitely be

genuine smile, wishing things

grasp how someone like him could have

looked like a child who had never grown up,

the sky began to darken, I noticed the coastline gradually disappearing and gently reminded him,

I was starving-hungry enough to devour an

the waves slowly swallowed the sandcastles and mermaid tail we

"What a shame."

place," he chuckled softly, pulling me into his arms. "But it's alright.

dare to push him away, so

I'm starting to

me?" I

traced my shape. "I care about you so much, I'd even give my life

out a bitter laugh.

didn't elaborate. "Let's go

guided me

my face had finally returned

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