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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Chapter 400 Chloe, Come Here

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

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disastrous. If he angered the two brothers, Whitney and

during Whitney's wedding, when the chaos

dead, it's actually the most advantageous situation for

I don't want you to

Damian; he's the one who

another message from Carter

"I already know."

relief, knowing he

background. I'm going to turn off my phone now.

off my

body continued to

the anxiety of cheating

to send the message

my hands, took a deep breath to steady myself,

cigarette, and I pointed to my face, silently indicating that my makeup had smudged

his brows, saying, "This special effects makeup isn't good for your skin and

Whitney, who was still posing for

safer position than you

guided me

to take off my makeup, my cheeks burning

sensitive, what should we do? How about we

especially with the thought of him marking

told him I wanted to stay with

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Chloe,

out a sigh, "Alright, we'll head

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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 just alerted

a quiet spot by the sea and insisted we spend the

like I

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

choice but to lie behind the mermaid he had

you were a mermaid, you'd definitely

smile, wishing things were different-if only

grasp how someone like him could have such

looked like a child who had never grown

noticed the coastline

because I was starving-hungry enough

the

"What a shame."

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

didn't dare to push him away, so I simply nodded

I'm starting to like you

me?" I asked, my voice

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

let out a bitter laugh. "That seems

didn't elaborate. "Let's go

guided me back

long day of recovery, my face had finally returned to normal, and he

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