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.

Silas returned with my blood-soaked body, barely keeping me alive. The organ transplant had to happen before my

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

his choice. He told me that even if given the chance to go back in time, he would still make

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

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planning to give you a stone carving, but Taylor Called me a

him tightly. "Thanks, Yael. Take care

"Okay."

joy. "Stay happy, Chloe,

I laughed softly. "Alright."

was obvious the Carlyns still had their

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

a smile. Only Carter managed

He's stood by you through everything, alive, treat him

against you. If he's

"Okay."

opened his arms and embraced her. "Thanks, Aunt

"You silly boy."

wonderful it would be if your mother were here to see

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

were slightly moist. "Take care of

""I will."

to you," Carter said earnestly. "Don't let opportunities slip away. Once, someone's gone, you can't get them back. Don't live with

me and told him, "Just grow

warmly.

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Carter and headed toward me. "Stinky girl, take good care of Carter. Don't let him drag himself out of bed at midnight to make you

chuckled. "Got

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