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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!"

older people are light sleepers. I'm sure you'll be able to

her

imagining a hundred ways to

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were bound by a life-exchange

got, the worse things would become for Carter. Conversely, the better

It was all interconnected.

me, pamper me, and ensure

worry. If I suffered or died early Carter's life

love for Carter forced her to care

were stuck in this

over, her back to me, but

"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

story.

wondered if Amber regretted

she had to sit by my bed

that the angrier she got,

along the way,

woke up the next morning, the first

the edge of the bed, dozing. His dark hair shimmered with

a crisp white shirt, exuding an air

I couldn't help but want to

of my injured hand, I instinctively tucked

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my movement was subtle, Carter still noticed. His eyes opened, and he looked at

was slightly

"Carter."

sleeve to cover the scar on my wrist and

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he looked down at me.

for a moment. Honestly,

had only been one night, and she couldn't even hold out-she already called

I gave her credit for. I'd originally planned to

shook my head.

the door, and Whitney's voice came from the hallway. "Chloe, Carter, breakfast is ready. Come

hand, I gently pushed him. "Carter, I'll go freshen up first.

face for a moment before he asked, "You

worry," I interrupted, smiling. "She's not going to try to kill me again. We've reached an understanding. I even slept in the same bed as

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

that, he turned

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

everyone was already seated at

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