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.

the

mansion seemed to echo with the faint

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inside.

was a gesture of mercy She never expected I'd have the audacity to

the one everyone feared-was

her. She sat

the one Silas

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snap of her bedside lamp shattered-the-darkness, its warm

mine. "Chloe, have you lost your mind? What are you doing here, acting like

you sleeping well?

back her blanket and lay down beside her. Amber's eyes

teeth clenched. "Do you

course, I believe you would. But if I die, Carter won't live much longer either. Would you be able to stomach that?

why not remove the chip and let her go? It

to threaten me? You can cut yourself, throw a tantrum, or even kill yourself-l couldn't care less.

to one demand would only invite more. She wouldn't

a dagger, its blade glinting under the soft light. Positioning

I'm willing to do for

The blade

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

"Sorry for messing up your bed. But don't

Amber fumed, her rage palpable as she nearly stomped

want is for Whitney to leave safely. I know exactly what I'm doing. If you don't believe I'll kill myself. should I

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you and Carter take care of my body afterward.

before. It looks dramatic and bleeds a lot, but it's rarely

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

teeth, "How could Carter fall in love with someone as twisted as you? Do you even think about him when you pull stunts like this? His life is tied to yours! Is this what his love means to you?

mind yet?

exasperated but cornered. Then, after a moment of silence, she

out her phone to make a call. Not long after, a man in black entered the room, bringing someone with

sitting at the edge of the bed, lit a cigarette and gave a cold