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.

to happen before my time ran out, and

she learned the truth, she couldn't accept it, but what was done

He told me that even if given the chance to go back

every reason to hate him. But as I saw Whitney alive and healthy, that hatred

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of his head, he said awkwardly, "I was planning to give you a stone carving, but Taylor Called me a weirdo. He's

tightly. "Thanks, Yael. Take care of

"Okay."

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

I laughed softly. "Alright."

Carlyns

the time now. You know how insane that family is. Without me around, they're

smile. Only Carter managed to keep

a good kid. He's stood by you through everything, alive, treat him

once turning against you. If he's

"Okay."

and embraced her. "Thanks,

"You silly boy."

would be if your mother were here to see you

hands over Carter's face repeatedly. "It's such a blessing that you resemble her more than that old

eyes were slightly moist. "Take care

""I will."

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

and told him, "Just grow

smiled warmly.

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take good care of Carter. Don't

"Got it, Aunt

her in a hug. "This time, I truly mean it