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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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

ex again was...

appearance. He looked better than he had

skin looked healthier, and his hair was neatly combed. His suit was perfectly pressed, without a crease, and he even wore the cologne I used to like. When I entered

'Chloc"

that he

my tone

now you're suspicious of them. You're worried about Carter being caught in the middle, so you want my help, right?" "That's right. If Amber's involved in my death, it ties back to the Boltons.

"What's that?

suspect there's more to it than just a life debt. I'm keeping this from.

of disappointment, and a wry smile tugged

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

Of course I'm looking out for

his voice holding a hint of regret. "I'm jealous of

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

No one knows where she's

careful," I warned. "She's going to hate all of us

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

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

the topic. "Is Uncle Carter treating

I nodded. "Very

see that. It's good, though. As long as you're

doesn't have to be like this, Luke. Alisa truly cares about you. Don't waste time chasing something far away when the

I'll never love

my head. "But

It happened that night at the Boltons' place, when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's baby. She should be starting to

part of her plan, Chloe. You know she drugged me. I'll never love a woman who tries to manipulate

This wasn't

leave this

"Don't worry."

set my cup

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

nephew, my husband

up to leave, not

could feel his disappointment even without turning