Loved You Once But He's My Forever

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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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met Tiffany. But I need you to

must have sensed the caution in my voice. "Are

if you're

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himself for what happened to me. He had been trying to make up for it, and I hadn't expected him to come to Jaford

ex again was...

had put effort into his appearance. He looked better than he had in a while, no longer the same guy I'd

perfectly pressed, without a crease, and he even wore

'Chloc"

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

my tone

Carter being caught in the middle, so you want my help, right?" "That's right. If Amber's involved in

"What's that?

to it than just a life debt. I'm keeping this from. Carl for now, but I'll tell him

smile tugged at his lips. "You really are

come here because I'd had a fight with

Of course I'm looking out

holding a hint of regret. "I'm jealous of Uncle Carter, but I'll help you, no matter

sip of my coffee. "Have you seen Anna

she vanished. No

warned. "She's going to hate all of us for Silas's death. After what happened

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didn't show up. She's the reason

did that our problems weren't just because

quickly shifted the topic. "Is Uncle Carter treating you

I nodded. "Very

"T'can see that. It's good,

Alisa truly cares about you. Don't waste time chasing something far away when the person

never love anyone

head. "But Alisa

Boltons' place, when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's baby. She should be starting to show soon, if

drugged me. I'll

wasn't my issue to

this to

"Don't worry."

set my

long. Can't you stay for a

even though you're his nephew, my husband

stood up to leave,

could feel his disappointment even without turning