Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 399 Reaching Out to Carter

Whitney's face drained of color as she read the words, her eyes wide with shock, unable to comprehend what she had just seen.

"How can this be? I distinctly saw Chloe ... "

I motioned to my throat to show that I couldn't speak, then wrote a few words on the foggy glass.

I have been reborn.

It seemed like a light bulb went off in Whitney's mind. "Are you Zoey?"

She now understood the reason behind my approach.

I gave a slight nod and gestured to confirm it was indeed me.

Whitney suddenly embraced me tightly. "Chloe, I'm so sorry, I couldn't protect you. I had to watch those monsters... they did horrible things to your body..." Her voice broke, and she couldn't finish her sentence.

I had been correct all along Taylor's vengeance wasn't just aimed at me, but also at Whitney. He made her witness the horrific destruction of her beloved sister.

No, it wasn't just about me; it was the collapse of the entire Sander family, and Whitney was forced to watch it all.

That was why she had been tormented by nightmares, trapped in a life worse than death, unable to escape.

Tears streamed down her face, and I felt just as helpless.

The sting wasn't just in my nose; my eyes burned as well.

But with my makeup in place, I was afraid the tears would ruin it, so I held them back, forcing myself not to cry.

I softly patted Whitney's back, trying to reassure her that Sadie had returned, that I was truly here to save her.

Whitney cried for what felt like an eternity before finally calming down. I gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, my heart aching for her. "What's happened to your voice?" she asked in a strained voice.

I wrote down a name on the paper, Yael.

"Those devilish brothers! Chloe, I dream of killing them to avenge you, these monsters!"

I continued to ask about what had happened, and Whitney gave a rough explanation, which wasn't too different from what I had suspected.

At first, Taylor had sought revenge on her, tormenting her, but somehow, he ended up falling in love with her. He even wanted to marry her and have children.

"I despise this madman with every fiber of my being. How could I ever bear his child?"

Every time Whitney uttered his name, her voice dripped with venom.

Amber. Are you familiar with

was already aware of the

simply the missing piece of the

just about to

knock interrupted her from

you finished with your shower? The car's here, and the weather's great ideal for taking wedding

was the day they were going to shoot

silently urging her to

icily, "Give me five more

you outside," he

finished rinsing, worried that Taylor might still be lingering outside the door. Neither of us dared to speak

down a question, Janice gave you a phone-where

cabinet, Whitney retrieved a box of skincare

softly, "Don't use it

from Whitney until now. Thankfully, I hadn't done

heading out for an on-location wedding photoshoot.

at how Zoey

get ready in a hurry and sent her on

hand. When he noticed Whitney's tear-streaked face, his brows knit together

the cigarette, he wrapped an arm around her and softly stroked her cheek. "Why are you crying again?" he asked

them, keeping my gaze fixed

about to step into the car, Taylor

Mute Girl to come

them, it was clear that Taylor had grown far more patient with her. To my surprise,

she rides in a

car," he commanded, his tone leaving no room for argument. Taylor shot him a puzzled look, clearly suspicious. "Why

here to

some tips. I'll need

and casual. Taylor's eyes flicked

what was really

downward, ensuring

the driver's seat. When I reached for the back seat, he smirked

choice, I climbed into the front passenger seat,

seatbelt into place and glanced sideways, my eyes

he hadn't looked away he had been

gazes connected, Yael casually rolled up the car window and said, "Let's

slick with sweat, and

down immediately if my true identity were exposed. Everyone else in the Carlyn family? They'd kill me

expression on my face and reached over to ruffle my hair. "Sorry, I