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

gritted her

practically see her imagining a hundred ways to

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

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

It was all interconnected.

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

thrived in wealth and comfort, Carter would live free of worry. If I suffered or died early Carter's life would hang

forced her to

were stuck in this

me, but I smirked. "Amber,

"Not my problem."

"Tell me a story."

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

a story. Amber,

if

had to sit by my bed and tell me

that the angrier she got, the happier I

along the way,

the first thing

hair shimmered with a golden hue, and his handsome features

shirt, exuding an

with joy, and I couldn't help but want

of my injured hand, I instinctively tucked

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was subtle, Carter still noticed. His eyes opened,

voice was

"Carter."

sleeve to cover the scar on

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

for a moment. Honestly, Amber seemed more distressed than

she couldn't even hold out-she already called

was smarter than I gave her credit for. I'd

head. "No, I'm

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

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

deep gaze lingered on my face for a moment before

not going to try to kill me again. We've reached an understanding. I

hand to gently ruffle my hair.

he turned

wrist. Old scars now mingled with fresh ones. Hopefully, I could keep

everyone was already seated at