Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 535 He Had Worn the Same Groom's Outfit as Before

The blood pouring from Luke's wound stained the hem of my white dress, turning it a deep red. Despite the overwhelming sight of his blood and the gravity of the situation, Luke still managed to smile at me, his expression soft and reassuring.

"Chloe, it's okay. Don't cry," he said gently, trying to comfort me even as his life was slipping away.

Wisteria, clearly caught off guard, couldn't believe that Luke-someone so selfish -had actually stepped in to protect me. She yanked the knife from his body with brutal force, splattering blood across my face and blurring my vision.

Luke's hand shot out and grabbed the gun, and before Wisteria could make another move, he fired.

Bang!

The shot struck her squarely in the chest. Though she didn't fall unconscious, it was clear that the impact had knocked the wind out of her. But she still seemed determined to finish me off.

Luke pulled the trigger again, and this time, the bullet hit her legs, sending her crashing to the ground.

"Ms. Carlyn!" The maid rushed over, her voice full of panic as she tried to hold Wisteria up.

Even though Wisteria's body was immobile, her hatred for me remained clear in her eyes. Despite the injury, she kept trying to crawl toward me, determined to reach me.

"Ch-Chloe ... Sis... " she gasped, blood dripping from the corner of her mouth.

In her final moments, she called me "Sis"-a haunting reminder of the strange bond we once shared. Her words echoed in my mind, but I couldn't focus on them

now.

I sank to my knees, pulling Luke into my arms. His wound mirrored the one he had suffered in our past life-the knife had pierced his kidney, and blood gushed from the wound in a steady stream.

trying to stop the bleeding, but all I could do was smear the blood

your phone? I'll call

faint smile, though his eyes were filled with pain. "No need, Chloe. I had one kidney removed a long time ago.

"No, that can't be right! Didn't the doctors say your

slightly, and gently stroked my face. "Chloe, I'm not afraid of dying. These

I shook my head. "No,

acceptance I wasn't ready to face. "I've already written my will. Everything goes to Everett and Everly. I've even bought a tombstone next to Joy's. Chloe, when I'm gone, please bury me

shattering. "You can't say that, Luke! You owe me so much. You have to live! You

to admit that I don't deserve your kindness. But at least there's Uncle Carter. Seeing the two of you together and happy gives me peace

I no longer harbored any love or hatred for him. Still, I

be here soon, and we still have a

audible, "just knowing you're shedding tears for me... it's

gave me a

"I've always wanted to apologize.

shouldn't have left

...

Please, don't cry for mel don't

refused to let Uncle Carter trade his life for yours, so... I decided to give mine to you. Please,

He had known all

to her?" I

Stone of Duality wouldn't save you. Your curse hadn't activated yet, but even without Wisteria, someone else would have come for you. Not many people could trade their life for yours. Apart from Uncle Carter,

ashes. Carter had given one to a master to make the Stone of Duality, and the remaining ashes had stayed with Luke,

do?" I asked, barely able

that if you died, Uncle Carter would follow. To save the two of you, she chose me, the one person