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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But I need you to look

must have sensed the caution in my voice. "Are you in

you're

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ex again

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

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.

'Chloc"

and saw that he had

said, my tone polite but

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?

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

of disappointment, and a wry smile tugged at his lips. "You really are looking

because I'd had a fight with Carter and wanted

Of course I'm looking out for

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

of my coffee. "Have you seen Anna around

like she vanished. No one knows where she's

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

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crossed Luke's 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 for her,

as well as I did that our problems weren't just because

topic. "Is

I nodded. "Very

"T'can see that. It's good, though. As long as you're

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

never

head. "But Alisa is carrying

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

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

This wasn't my

I'll leave this

"Don't worry."

my cup down.

been so long. Can't you stay for

nephew, my husband would still get jealous.

up to leave, not looking

his disappointment even without turning