Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 423 Lunatic

We held each other tightly, Whitney trembling with emotion.

"Chloe, did she hurt you?"

"No, I'm fine," I reassured her.

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Whitney, unconvinced, let go of my hands and circled me, inspecting every inch as if to make sure I was unharmed. Only after confirming I was fine did she finally exhale in relief. Taylor, still nursing his bleeding wrist, looked equally astonished. "She didn't lay a hand on you?"

I glanced at the wound on his wrist, evidence of Whitney's fierce resistance, though he seemed entirely indifferent to the pain.

"Not only did she not hurt me," I said with quiet confidence, "but she'll send me back herself. Do you believe that?"

Taylor's brows furrowed, but after a moment, he muttered, "You're still standing here unharmed, so yeah, I guess it's not impossible."

Whitney quickly interjected, her voice urgent. "Chloe, then you should leave right away!"

I wasn't just planning to leave; I wanted Amber to personally send both Whitney and me out the door.

This was the best chance I'd get. Still, Taylor's possessiveness toward Whitney was a looming obstacle, and I knew better than to reveal my intentions in front of him.

I reached out, gently cupping Whitney's face. "I just want to spend a little more time with you."

"Chloe, you're too naive," she murmured, shaking her head.

Naive? Maybe.

But I also knew Taylor must have used me as leverage to control her over the years.

Whitney could have given up long ago, but she endured all of it-for the Sanders family.

If she could bear so much, then helping her was the least I could do.

"Don't worry about me," I said with a reassuring smile. Just rest. Stop overthinking.

Obediently, she nodded, though the worry in her eyes lingered.

Both Whitney and Taylor knew Amber's nature far better than I did. If she had intended to harm me, I wouldn't still be breathing.

The fact that she hadn't made a move was proof enough-I was safe.

fell, the

with the faint sound of

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inside.

gesture of mercy She never expected I'd have the

the one everyone feared-was unprepared for this lunatic

click of the door unlocking alerted her. She sat up in bed,

took deliberate, measured steps toward her. "Amber, it's me. Don't you remember? I'm the one Silas stabbed-one blade straight through me. It hurt

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shattered-the-darkness, its warm yellow light flooding the

you lost your mind? What are you doing here, acting like some ghost

are you sleeping

back her blanket and lay down beside her. Amber's eyes widened in disbelief, her expression as if she were

your luck!" she hissed, her teeth clenched. "Do you

But if I die, Carter won't live much longer either. Would you be able to stomach that? Amber, I've figured out

why not remove the chip and let her go? It wouldn't cost you

I ever told you that no one has ever dared to threaten me? You can cut yourself, throw a tantrum, or

would only invite more. She wouldn't give me

under the soft

you underestimate what I'm willing to do

blade

hesitation or build-up. My movements were too fast, catching her completely off guard. Bright red blood spread

for messing up your bed. But

Amber fumed, her

gave her a bright, cheerful smile. "Amber, all I want is for Whitney to leave safely. I know exactly what

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darkened as I added, "Oh, and Amber, make sure you and

this before. It looks dramatic and bleeds

the knife from my hand, her movements sharp and full of anger. Then, grabbing a towel, she pressed it firmly

you? Do you even think about him when you pull stunts like this? His life is tied to

made up your mind yet? Because if

but cornered. Then, after a

she spoke, she pressed the towel harder against my wrist, pulling out her phone to make a call. Not long after,

bed, lit a cigarette and gave a cold