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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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Luke still blamed 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 so quickly. Carter had just left for work when

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that Luke had put effort into his appearance. He looked better than he had in a

crease, and he even wore the cologne I used to like. When I entered the room, he seemed

'Chloc"

he had

my tone polite

Doltons saved Uncle Carter's life. But now you're suspicious of them. You're worried about Carter being caught in the middle, so you want my help, right?"

"What's that?

doesn't mean harm to Carl. I suspect there's more to it than just a life debt. I'm keeping this from. Carl for

a wry smile tugged at his lips. "You really are looking

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

my husband. Of course I'm looking

regret. "I'm jealous of Uncle

took a sip of my coffee. "Have you seen Anna around

No one knows where

of us for

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she didn't show up. She's the reason we're all in this mess! If

grew. He knew as well as I did that our problems weren't just because of Anna-it had a lot to

shifted the topic. "Is Uncle Carter treating you

I nodded. "Very

face fell. "T'can see that. It's good, though.

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my head. "But

when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's baby. She should be starting to show

plan, Chloe. You know she drugged me.

sighed. This wasn't my issue to

this to you,

"Don't worry."

my

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

even though you're his nephew, my husband would still get jealous.

up to leave, not looking

disappointment even without turning