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.

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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 good

and

wasn't supposed to

was willing to take the hit for me

deserved death

surge of resentment engulfed me, spreading through every corner of

to do something. I couldn't just let

detail from the moment

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

Amber showed such kindness to her nephew? What kind of entanglement

to find out where Whitney chip was hidden and remove it safely before Taylor had a chance to detonate

the table, these thoughts raced through my mind. I

doctor to check your throat later," Carter said

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,

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

gestured to him, "You're not dirty.

breakfast," he said, picking up the trash bag and heading to the

into a serene calm, but I knew

way or another, we would

outside for some fresh

garden was in full bloom, vibrant and colorful.

the fragrance of

small potted plant in the

and it was still in the

this plant home. I had watered

he brought it all

crossed my mind,

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