Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 485 To Be a Third Wheel

Not long ago, when Sergio left, he seemed perfectly fine. He'd mentioned having another patient in the afternoon, so why was he suddenly at the hospital? If he were injured, he wouldn't have driven himself.

"Turn around," I instructed. "Follow that Cayenne and see where it

goes."

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"Yes, ma'am," the driver replied.

We trailed a few cars behind as Sergio's vehicle pulled into the hospital parking lot.

Following any further would risk being noticed. I glanced at the driver. "Can you get out and tail him on foot? Find out where he's heading." "On it, ma'am."

Whitney piped up, "I'll take the wheel, Chloe."

"Alright."

As she took the wheel, Whitney gave me a concerned look. "Are you exhausted?".

"A bit," I admitted. "I didn't get a nap today. I've been feeling more and more drowsy lately."

"Close your eyes for a bit. I'll wake you when we get there."

I leaned against the seat and drifted off before I even realized it.

When I woke, I felt a gentle touch brushing against my cheek. Groggily, I murmured, "Carl?"

Carter bent down and lifted me effortlessly into his arms. "You've had a long day."

Lately, I'd been doing better-less nausea, more energy-but I still felt perpetually sleepy, like I'd taken a sedative.

Breathing in the familiar scent of him, I buried my face in his chest without bothering to open my eyes.

Soon, I felt myself laid on a bed. Carter pulled the blanket over me, his movements careful, and let me rest a little longer before I finally roused myself.

When I sat up, I spotted him a short distance away, seated at a desk with his laptop open, quietly working through emails.

my arms around his

his

was reminded of Alisa's checkup earlier.

embryo isn't developing properly. It might be due to the medication that night or poor sperm quality. There's a

suspicious about her beyond

to say for sure. The Hudson family is still in Jaford, so we can't get samples quickly enough for paternity test. Whether she's truly one

a

a threat to her. If she's tied to the organization, she'll make

taking care of the baby. Leave the rest to

been any progress?" I

director before he left. I did some digging-turns out, the deputy was

you

that Wisteria faked her

not that I suspect him. Earlier, just before Whitney's session ended, he mentioned having a patient in the afternoon. But later, he showed up at the hospital instead. So, I asked someone to check it out. If there's a problem, we'll catch it early. And if he's in trouble,

a curt nod,

the days that followed, I

his desk. His office was starting to feel more

drop her guard and work with him.

off into thought, her

hadn't been able to track him

academy, where

too much. It reminded me of a fisherman waiting for the perfect moment to reel in

her as a quiet homemaker, content to stay indoors. But now I realized

however, had been feeling increasingly exhausted. Today, I barely managed to read three comics before sleep

something soft brush against

and when I finally woke, I found a

glanced at the blanket and smiled. "Did

briefly.

Starling doing today?

improving," he said, his tone thoughtful. "The hypnosis seems to be helping. But she still looks pale. Probably the insomnia. She's asleep in the treatment room

I had once found solace here

book, I couldn't help but ask, "You're

answered casually, "Yeah. There's someone I like, so I'm

what? You've never said anything about this. Is it someone you just met? Who is she? If you

His expression was unreadable. "I can't.

my chest. Could he