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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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I need you to

sensed the caution in my voice. "Are you

if you're willing to

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trying to make up for it, and

ex

into his appearance. He looked better than he had in a while, no longer

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"

saw that he had ordered

I said, my tone polite

about Carter being caught in the middle, so you want my help, right?"

"What's that?

more to it than just a life debt.

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

didn't think I had come here because I'd had a fight with Carter

course

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

my coffee. "Have

vanished. No one knows where

all of us for Silas's death. After what happened

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face. "I'd be worried if she didn't show up. She's the reason we're all in this mess! If it weren't

well as I did that our problems weren't just because of Anna-it had a lot

topic. "Is Uncle Carter treating

I nodded. "Very

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

be like this, Luke. Alisa truly cares about you. Don't waste time chasing something far away when the person you need is right in front

never

head. "But Alisa

had learned this from Fiona. It happened that night at the Boltons' place, when Alisa ended up pregnant -with Luke's baby. She should be starting to show soon, if

part of her plan, Chloe. You know she drugged

This wasn't my issue to

I'll leave this to

"Don't worry."

set my cup down.

long. Can't you

you're his nephew, my

stood up to leave, not looking

disappointment even without