Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 453 Grandma Had Played a Final Trick on Dominic

I felt powerless as an observer. The rift between them was too wide for mere words to mend.

I had already suspected Taylor's motives.

Finished

I approached Whitney and helped her to her feet. "Don't cry. You need to be careful with your heart. What if you make yourself sick?"

It was only when she saw me that Whitney seemed to find some comfort. She threw herself into my arms, her tears flowing freely as if she were a helpless child.

I gently patted her back. "There, there. You still have me. I will always be here for you."

Whitney sobbed, her voice breaking as she choked on her words. "But... my dad and the others...

"They're gone now. All we can do is live on. You're the only family I have left in the Sanders family. If something happens to you, I don't know what I'll do."

I knew I was laying it on thick, but I needed her to find a reason to keep going. Even if it was just for me, she had to push through.

She sniffled, and I wiped away her tears, glancing over at Taylor. "Do you have any food?"

"Yes, come with me."

I helped Whitney stand. She hadn't eaten in nearly a full day, and she had grown so frail. My only wish was to help her regain her strength, even if just a little.

As we entered the dining room, a tall figure pulled me in a hug. Yael, his voice thick with worry, muttered, "You really scared me!"

Now that I understood the secrets of the Carlyns, I no longer feared him.

I patted his head and smiled. "See? I'm still here. No need to be scared."

Yael, so large with his red-rimmed eyes, reminded me of a big polar bear.

I recalled childhood pictures of him, all chubby and adorable.

If life had been kinder to him, perhaps he wouldn't have turned out this way. He would have had loving

parents.

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"I'm starving," I said, trying to gently push his bulky form aside.

A grin spread across his face. "I've already made the food. You need to eat a lot."

quickly grabbed bowls and utensils. Whitney, however, was frowning, clearly unhappy to see me so comfortable with the

Sanders so much. How can you smile at him? He's one of

I probably would

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were guilty in

Finished

I wanted to go after the real threat behind

me before she passed to let go of revenge and not seek

meant Grandma was warning me not to

brought them

end, so why not take her secrets to the

was that Grandma had played a final trick on Dominic before

from grace and dragging future generations down with it. So, she had wanted Dominic to investigate and exact revenge on the Commander. She wanted us safe, letting the Carlyns

danger it posed-so great that she didn't want me

way, the Carlyns were harmless. We were all struggling together, facing the

her pain

loosening his

the Sanders'

even with that hate.

all day. You need to

I don't want to

Taylor's cold voice cut through. "If you don't eat, I'll feed

Whitney seemed to remember something and lowered her head,

"threat of love" was harsh, but

ate a little too, leaving some

glanced down, his expression grim. "Don't worry. My mom won't

couldn't help but sigh, seeing his sad face.

wanted to speak with

tree somewhere. Just find

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453 Grandma Had Played a Final Trick

"Why?"

to cry, throw a fit, or hang yourself on strong

I was speechless.

on between Amber and

I could. With Taylor there I didn't need to

and

snakes. It was clean, and there wasn't

was waving a bedsheet, shouting about how death was better