Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 413 Found His Stone of Duality

I knew I shouldn't be so pessimistic, always thinking of the worst-case scenarios,

Zoey would be fine. She had to be fine.

But no matter how much I tried to comfort myself, the image of that snowy night when Silas drove a knife into me kept replaying in my mind. Back then, I never imagined something like that could happen.

The door creaked open, and Harlan stepped out, glancing around. "Where's Janice?"

"She went back," Carter replied.

"Back? That woman left me again!" Harlan stomped his foot in anger.

Perhaps he sensed Zoey's change and was growing uneasy.

Without saying more, he rushed off, and Carter followed him.

Left alone, I stared at the leftovers from last night's takeout on the table.

Zoey's words replayed in my mind.

"May you guys live long and happy lives."

She had already prepared herself to face death.

Knowing full well the danger ahead, she still chose to walk into the lion's den. She wanted to eliminate all the threats for me.

C

My fists clenched tightly and the nails dug into my palms until I felt a sharp pain.

storm of hatred brewed in my heart.

Why was the world so unfair?

while the

in her nightmare, and I had narrowly escaped death

supposed to be this

wanted to rewrite fate. Zoey was willing to take the hit

the ones who deserved death were Amber and the Carlyn

of resentment engulfed me, spreading through

to do something. I couldn't just let others shield

from the moment of my death up

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also being

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about the truth behind the Carlyns' claims. Second, I needed to uncover the true story of Carter's Biological mother. Who was she and was

Amber "mom," yet Amber showed such kindness to her

was hidden and remove it safely before Taylor had a chance

raced through my mind. I couldn't allow myself to

this. You should rest. I've already arranged for a doctor to check your throat

was gone. Noticing my concern for Zoey, he added, "I'll make sure Zoey stays safe. Don't worry too much. Everyone knows Mrs. Pearson adores Whitney. If anything happens to her at the Carlyns' place, suspicion will fall on them immediately. Their base is likely in Jaford, and they're more afraid of drawing unwanted attention than we are. Zoey's identity makes

gently patted my head. "Don't be afraid, Chloe. I'll always stand by you. No matter whose blood runs through my veins,

"You're not dirty.

picking up the trash bag and

a serene calm, but I knew

would face off against the

outside for

was in full bloom, vibrant and colorful. Jaford's perpetual springtime

fragrance of flowers,

on a small potted plant in the

was the Bodhi tree and it was still

remembered when Carter brought this plant home. I had watered it a

he brought it all

my mind, and suddenly, everything

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