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.

him and wrapped my arms around his shoulders

me into his

reminded of Alisa's checkup earlier. "Any news

out her embryo isn't developing properly. It might be due to the medication that

anything suspicious about

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 of them or not, we'll stay cautious. If

a

is a threat to her. If she's tied to the organization, she'll make a move eventually. We have to stay vigilant, especially with Jeffrey. He's an easy

be on staying healthy and taking care of the baby. Leave the rest to me. And make sure Joey keeps an eye

any progress?"

director before he left. I did some digging-turns out, the deputy was one of his professors back in college. But why are you suddenly so interested

you

that Wisteria faked her

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

gave a curt nod, his

I

hadn't changed much, apart from the growing pile of comic books on his desk. His office was starting to feel more like a library

too, was changing. Slowly, she began to drop her guard and work with him. The progress was subtle but steady, like sunlight breaking through

into thought, her mind

Carter hadn't been able

continued her routine at the academy,

me of a fisherman waiting

had shifted to Alisa. I used to think of her as a quiet homemaker, content to stay indoors. But now I realized

had been feeling increasingly exhausted. Today, I barely managed to read

something soft brush against my

when I finally woke, I found a blanket draped over me and a thermos placed within

quietly, a psychology book in hand. I glanced at the blanket and

glanced up briefly.

doing

tone thoughtful. "The hypnosis seems to be helping. But she still looks pale. Probably the insomnia. She's asleep

had once found solace

couldn't help but ask, "You're 30 now, right?

"Yeah. There's someone I like, so I'm not interested

Is it someone you just met? Who is she?

at me. His expression was unreadable. "I

a pang in my chest.