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.

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

phone?

eyes were filled with pain. "No need, Chloe. I had one kidney removed a long time ago. There's only one

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

stroked my face. "Chloe, I'm not afraid of dying. These past few months have felt like I was already gone. Now,

blurred my vision as I shook my head. "No, you can

my will. Everything goes to Everett and Everly. I've

that, Luke! You owe me so

that I don't deserve your kindness.

my heart. I no longer harbored any love

soon, and we still have a chance to

whispered, his voice barely audible, "just knowing you're shedding tears for

a

always wanted to apologize.

shouldn't have left

...

must have been heartbroken. Please, don't cry for mel

You refused to let Uncle Carter trade his life for yours, so... I decided to give mine to you. Please, don't blame

knew. He had

I whispered, my heart

Luke explained weakly, his eyes distant. "She knew that Uncle Carter's 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

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

did you do?" I asked, barely

knew that if you died, Uncle Carter would follow. To save the two of you, she chose me, the one person with the deepest connection to you besides Uncle Carter. I'm giving