Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 456 Taylor, You Liar

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Whitney couldn't shake off the uneasy feeling building inside her. Taylor had always vowed never to let

her go.

Last night, he claimed he was only letting her visit hore, but now his words sounded like a final goodbye. Before she could make sense of it, he pushed her away his voice firm. "Go before I change my mind." She looked at the familiar figure, feeling oddly.

It was as if he were a stranger.

She instinctively reached out, her lips trembling as thought to speak, but no words came.

What could she possibly say? What could she even do?

That was the freedom she had dreamed of for two decades.

Now, the freedom she had yearned for was finally within reach. What more could she possibly ask for?

Even so, Whitney clutched her chest, puzzled by the strange,

ncontrollable ache in her heart.

As the ship began to move, Taylor's figure faded from her view. As she passed me, I noticed a tear still clinging to her cheek, refusing to dry.

Perhaps she believed that was just a temporary separation. Knowing Taylor's possessive nature, she likely thought he would track her down no matter where she went.

But I knew better. Taylor still had unfinished business.

Last night, he entrusted Whitney to my care, determined to pursue the Commander's whereabouts.

He couldn't let the Carlyns' sacrifice be in vain.

Now that the bitter feud between the Sanders and the Carlyns had ended, Whitney had earned her freedom.

But someone like Taylor-someone with blood on his hands-was better off fading into the shadows alone.

He had kept Whitney innocent, ensuring she wouldn't have to bear the weight of his actions.

greatest heartbreak came the day Silas returned with my blood-soaked body, barely keeping me alive. The organ transplant had to happen before my time ran

learned the truth, she couldn't accept

to go back in time, he would still make the same

But as I saw

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he said awkwardly, "I was planning to give you a stone carving, but Taylor Called me a weirdo. He's probably right. Stone carvings are too

and hugged him tightly. "Thanks,

"Okay."

around me with joy. "Stay happy, Chloe, or I'll

I laughed softly. "Alright."

Carlyns

you all the time now. You know how

back a smile. Only Carter managed

He's stood by you through everything, alive,

against

"Okay."

arms and embraced her. "Thanks,

"You silly boy."

down Amber's face. "How wonderful it would be if

such a blessing that

eyes were slightly moist. "Take care of

""I will."

the people close to you," Carter said earnestly. "Don't let opportunities slip away. Once, someone's gone, you

told him, "Just grow old

warmly. "Got

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me. "Stinky girl, take good care of Carter. Don't

"Got it, Aunt

I wrapped her in a hug. "This time,