Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 416 Whitney Meeting Carter

I shoved him away, staring at the smug smile on his lips. He looked particularly cheerful. "Chloe, I knew you'd come back," he said. I gestured, "You lied to me."

A fleeting expression of guilt crossed his face, and he adopted a pitiful look, even feigning grievance. "Chloe, I'm sorry. If I hadn't lied, you wouldn't have obediently taken the medicine. If I hadn't poisoned you, you would've left me. I've seen Whitney chained up before. Day after day, the light in her eyes dimmed. Taylor regretted it, but it was too late to fix things. I don't want you to end up like that."

I extended my hand toward him for the antidote.

"Chloe, just wait a couple more days."

He took my hand and led me toward Bloom Valley. "It's beautiful inside. You'll love it."

I shook off his hand and pointed at my face.

"It's fine. Taylor already knows who you are. With that person gone, you're safe. Come on."

I rejected his touch, but he didn't seem bothered. It was as if my mere return was enough to make him happy.

The whole way, he was chirping and chattering in my ear excitedly.

"Chloe, I was so miserable after you left. Every day, I thought about what I could do to bring you back. In the end, I had to threaten you with someone else's life. Don't you have even a bit of feeling for me in your heart?"

I shot him a cold look. Did he really expect me to care about someone who poisoned me?

Sensing my silent resentment, he softened his tone. "Chloe, don't be mad at me, okay?"

He bent his tall frame, gently shaking my arm like a child. "I'm sorry. I won't hurt you again."

In the distance, Zoey's voice echoed. "Whitney, look at all the butterflies!"

Whitney had finished her wedding photoshoot and changed back into her own clothes. Her makeup remained flawless, accentuating her delicate features. She turned toward Zoey's direction and a white butterfly landed on her fingertip. Startled, she froze in place, holding her breath.

She then silently studied the butterfly curiously.

Not far away, Taylor stood in a pristine white suit, watching Whitney with affection. He didn't interrupt the peaceful moment.

On appearances alone, they were a perfect match.

However, the deep-rooted feud between the Sanders and the Carlyns destined them to never truly be together.

body

had her way, Whitney wouldn't hesitate to drive a dagger straight into

and saw me, her

with me wasn't close enough to warrant further inquiry. Suppressing the urge to greet me, she failed

me. Without hesitation, she lifted her dress and ran toward me, scattering a cloud of butterflies in her wake. Like a fierce mother hen, she shielded me from Yael while

as a guest. I haven't done

what brings you here? What's going

gestured, indicating I

Mr. Pearson should be here to pick you up soon. Thank you for accompanying Whitney today; she seems much happier." Yael exuded a gentlemanly demeanor, playing the role of

wasn't lost on Zoey-he had actually

the hidden meaning behind her words. He was trying to send her away

to leave. Otherwise, who knew

departed reluctantly. She couldn't

keeping her eyes on Yael, while Taylor appeared to

me, showing no particular reaction

suspected, he'd already figured out

Seeing Whitney's agitation, Taylor

up with your sister. We'l at Bloom

swny

Yael away to prevent him from getting too close

Whitney more freedom, but it was freedom within his control. He probably hoped I

grabbed my hand, her eyes reddening. "Chloe, you already left.

throat. To avoid making her feel guilty, I didn't mention that it was because of her

Carter cure you?" she

and mouthed, "Not

no easy task. Prolonging

afford

I had my reasons

knew about her blood relation to Carter. Everything she did

and I had already exchanged fates, harming me would be hurting him.

Carlyn brothers wouldn't hurt me either, which meant

the antidote and rescue

my phone and shared my plan with Whitney. Only

be okay,