Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 424 Order Me Around

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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!"

that older people are light sleepers. I'm sure you'll

gritted her teeth.

could practically see her imagining a hundred ways

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Carter and I were bound by a life-exchange curse, and that fate

essence, the worse my life got, the worse things would become for Carter. Conversely, the better I lived, the better off Carter would

It was all interconnected.

to cater to me, pamper me, and ensure I

and comfort, Carter would live free of worry. If I suffered or died

love for Carter forced her to care for

were stuck in this

turned over, her back to me, but I smirked.

"Not my problem."

"Tell me a story."

sleep. And now you expect me to wake up at three to grind beans for you? You've got no right to

story. Amber, won't you tell

if Amber

she had

she said didn't matter-what mattered was that the angrier she

way, I fell

the next morning, the first thing I saw was a familiar

leaned against the edge of the bed, dozing. His dark hair shimmered with a golden

exuding

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

I instinctively tucked it behind

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my movement was subtle, Carter still noticed. His eyes opened,

voice was slightly hoarse.

"Carter."

scar on my wrist

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tightened around my waist as he looked down at me. "Are you okay? Did anyone

a moment. Honestly,

she couldn't even hold

her credit for. I'd originally

shook my head.

a knock at the door, and Whitney's voice came from the hallway. "Chloe,

pushed him. "Carter, I'll go freshen up first. You go down

lingered on my face for a moment before he asked, "You and

We've reached an understanding. I even slept in the same bed as her last night." Carter had more questions but didn't press

raised a hand to gently ruffle my

turned and

wrist. Old scars now mingled with

I headed downstairs, where everyone was already seated