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Chapter 386 Co-conspirators

I remained still in Carter's arms, not moving a muscle in case he noticed I was still awake.

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A heavy feeling pressed against my chest, and a mix of frustration and sorrow surged within me. I clutched the corner of my pajamas, fighting the urge to cry.

Fortunately, exhaustion caught up to Carter, and he fell asleep quickly.

Once I heard his steady breathing, my tears began to fall quietly.

I lay there, staring into the darkness. How many times had he stayed awake, watching me sleep until morning?

Carl, let me be the one to protect you this time.

I carefully slid out of bed, making sure not to wake him

Amber was definitely involved in all of this, alongside Taylor and his brother. I had considered asking Damian for help, but if he knew, Carter would find out too. Lthought of someone else-someone who might be able to help,

In the quiet of the night, I called Luke.

It had been a while since we last spoke. I would receive a message from him once in a while, but I rarely responded.

His concern, however, never seemed to fade.

Our conversations had changed. Before, I was the one reaching out, and he replied less often.

Now, it was him who reached out, and I was the one holding back.

It was 4 a.m. on my end, but still daylight for him. The phone rang, and he picked up quickly.

"Ch-Aunt Chloe?" Even though he tried to keep his voice low, I could hear the excitement,

"Is it a good time to talk?"

"Yeah, go ahead."

"Luke, I need your help to look into someone. This can't get out, not even to Carl."

He paused. "Are you and Carl fighting?"

I wondered if he thought this was his opening.

"Aunt Chloe, there's something I haven't told you. Uncle Carter and that Dalton woman's been getting too cosy with each other in Jaford," Luke said, attempting to stir things up. 174

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have sensed the caution in

if you're willing

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and I hadn't expected him to come to Jaford so

an ex again

that Luke had put effort into his appearance. He looked better than he had in a while, no longer the same

healthier, and his hair was neatly combed. His suit was perfectly pressed, without a crease, and he even wore

'Chloc"

saw that he had ordered coffee and desserts-exactly what I used to

said, my

of them. You're worried about Carter being caught in the middle, so you want my help,

"What's that?

to it than just a life debt.

a wry smile

here because I'd had a fight with Carter and wanted to spite

Of course

jealous of Uncle

a sip of my coffee. "Have you

No one knows where she's

"She's going to hate all of us for

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face. "I'd be worried if she didn't show up. She's the reason we're all

the room grew. He knew as well as I did that our problems weren't just because of Anna-it

shifted the topic. "Is Uncle Carter treating

I nodded. "Very

that. It's good,

you. Don't waste time

never love

head. "But Alisa is carrying

when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's baby. She should

You know she drugged me. I'll never love

This wasn't my issue to

leave this to you,

"Don't worry."

my

it's been so long. Can't you stay for a

you're his nephew, my husband would

stood up to leave, not

disappointment