Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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I never expected her to answer my question, but after a brief silence, she spoke calmly, "Believe it or not, your death in the last life had nothing to do with me." "Then who was it?"

"Chloe, the more you know, the quicker you die. Why dig into things that are already in the past?"

My mind raced. If she wasn't lying, then this time, her attempt to kill me must have been to protect Carter and stop the life exchange.

"So, it was someone from the Carlyns?"

She didn't respond, which was as good as an admission.

Years ago, the Sanders had left the Carlyns with deep-seated hatred-a grudge so intense that the Carlyns loathed the Sanders with every fiber of their being.

That's why they took Whitney when she was just five years old, planting the seed of revenge that grew into this mess.

Wisteria, her father, and other members of the Carlyns had all played a part in the revenge against the Sanders.

It was getting late, so I decided not to press further. After all, I wasn't someone she cared for, and we weren't exactly friends.

To her, I was a thorn in her side, so there was no way she'd open her heart to me.

Still, she'd made me suffer on that island, living in fear and torment. It was only fair that I retaliated.

"Amber, make sure you wake up early tomorrow morning."

She was confused.

She probably didn't want to bother me, so she stayed silent.

I continued, "For breakfast, I'd like ravioli and soy milk-not the kind made by a machine, but freshly ground with a millstone."

Her voice came out through gritted teeth. "Would you like to eat crap instead?"

"Amber, how crude of you. Where's your dignity as an elder? Maybe I should punish you by having you prepare stuffed dumplings as well."

"Chloe!"

"Your cooking is amazing. I only had it once, but I've been dreaming about it ever since. And after losing so much blood tonight, don't you think I deserve a proper meal to replenish myself? You're so kind and considerate-you'll probably start grinding beans at three in the morning for me, won't you?"

"What time is it now?"

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"Chloe, if you want to die, I can help you with that!"

I'm sure you'll be able to fulfill my

her

could practically see her imagining a hundred ways to

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by a life-exchange curse, and that fate wasn't limited to just life

would become for

It was all interconnected.

She had to cater to me, pamper me, and ensure I lived a life of

I thrived in wealth and comfort, Carter would live free of worry. If I

Carter forced her to

I were stuck in

over, her back to me, but I smirked. "Amber, I

"Not my problem."

"Tell me a story."

me to wake up at three to grind beans for you? You've got no right to

I want to hear a story.

if Amber regretted

had to sit

matter-what mattered was that the angrier

along the way,

the next morning, the first thing

dark hair shimmered with a

crisp white shirt, exuding an

joy, and I couldn't help but want to throw myself

hand, I

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was subtle, Carter still noticed. His eyes opened, and

voice was

"Carter."

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my waist as he looked down at me. "Are you okay?

for a moment. Honestly, Amber seemed more distressed than I

only been one night, and she couldn't

smarter than I gave her credit for. I'd originally planned to torment

shook my head.

knock at the door, and Whitney's voice came from the hallway. "Chloe, Carter, breakfast is ready. Come downstairs." "Okay, we'll be right

that Carter might notice my injured hand, I gently pushed him. "Carter, I'll go freshen up first. You go down and

for a moment before

an understanding. I even slept in the same

raised a hand to gently ruffle my hair. "As long as you're

that, he turned and left

scars now mingled with fresh ones. Hopefully, I

I headed downstairs, where everyone was already seated at the dining