Chapter 402 Why Did You Come Back ? I knew Carter was waiting for me , hoping Id change my mind .
To him , my decision to go to the White Residence was reckless .
He would never willingly let me put myself in harms way .
But , Whitney was still waiting for me .
Gritting my teeth , Ishut the door resolutely .
I didnt dare look in the rearview mirror as I was afraid of seeing the disappointment in his eyes .
I clenched my fists and silently chanted to myself when the car started .
Dont look back .
Im sorry , Carl .
Sensing my unease , Yael , who was seated beside me , spoke up .
Chloe , are you unhappy ? Is Taylor planning to keep Whitney imprisoned forever ? I asked .
Chloe , Whitney doesnt love Taylor .
If she were free , shed run .
So they understood , after all .
Before I could reply , Yael added , If Taylor didnt care about her , she would already be dead .
Freedom or life which do you think is more important ? Though I was relieved Whitney was still alive , the thought of her suffering for the past 20 years made me question if living was truly better than dying .
Death was a momentary pain , but living had brought her two decades of torment .
Still , I believed her suffering would soon end .
Once we rescued her , she would become a crucial witness .
With more evidence , we could topple the Carlyn brothers and the powers behind them .
They had to face justice .
It all had to end .
As we approached the White Residence , Yael handed me a pill .
Chloe , take this to avoid suspicion .
Earlier , hed given me an antidote to let me speak for half a day , but now he wanted to reverse it .
I didnt take the pill .
Instead , I stared at him coldly .
Is it to avoid suspicion ? Or are you afraid Ill call for help ? Yael , if I wanted to escape , I couldve screamed for help back at the night market .
That was the best chance , wasnt it ? I didnt want to lose my voice again .
Chloe , its not that I dont care about you .
There are surveillance cameras everywhere in the White Residence .
If you speak , youll be exposed .
I cant imagine what would happen .
Just bear with it .
Once we 1/4 14:30 Mon , Dec Chapter 402 Why Did You Come Back? His face was filled with concern , but I knew he wouldnt compromise .
With a heavy sigh , I reluctantly took the pill that would render me mute .
+8 Pearis He only relaxed after seeing me swallow it .
Chloe , if that person shows up in the next few days , avoid her at all costs .
Dont meet her eyes .
Shes incredibly observant .
Got it , I replied before losing my voice entirely .
When we entered the White Residence , Yael carried bags of items , including the candy apple rack .
It was late , and everyone shouldve been asleep .
Yet as soon as we stepped into the courtyard , a figure emerged .
Where have you been ? Thankfully , I was hidden behind Yael , whose tall frame shielded my trembling body .
It was Taylor and his danger level was far higher than Yaels .
He wasnt asleep and it seemed like he had been waiting for us .
Yael tapped the candy apple rack .
Bought this for Whitney .
And a few other little things .
Taylor , youre getting married soon , but Whitney has been sulking .
I brought Mute Girl along to pick out some gifts .
Yaels innocent expression made it impossible for Taylor to gauge his intentions .
When did you start caring so much about Whitney ? Taylor asked while stepping closer to me .
I kept my head down to avoid his gaze .
He circled me and his icy voice sent shivers down my spine .
And , since when were you so close to Mute Girl ? Yael scratched his head , avoiding the question .
Close ? I went out with her because I was bored .
Is Whitney asleep ? Ill give her the stuff .
Let Mute Girl take it .
You shouldnt go in .
Fair enough .
Yaels acting was flawless , leaving no room for doubt .
He handed me everything .
Take these to Whitney .
I nodded , keeping my head low as I awkwardly carried the items inside .
Behind me , I heard Taylors voice .
Whats wrong with you ? Had he noticed something ? My heart sank with worry .
Yaels warning echoed in my mind .
My greatest threat wasnt Taylor but Amber .
If Taylor could cence camething would Amher notice too ? 2/4 14:30 Mon , Dec 30 Chapter 402 Why Did You Come Back ? When I opened the door , Whitney was awake .
She was likely waiting for me .
+8 Pearls The moment she saw me , her face feigned calm , but the flicker of joy in her eyes betrayed her emotions .
The sadness of parting with Carter melted into contentment .
I was glad Id returned .
I couldnt bear to imagine her disappointment if I had chosen to leave with Carter .
Whitneys once lifeless existence had only regained a glimmer of light because of me .
If I left her now , it would extinguish that light , plunging her into an even deeper darkness .

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In her room , under the watchful eye of surveillance cameras , she couldnt show too much emotion .
She masked her feelings with coldness .
Whats all this for ? I placed everything on the window sill and handed her the candy apple .
Her eyes turned red the moment she saw it .
I thought memories from so long ago wouldve faded , but clearly , they hadnt .
She clutched the candy apple tightly and tears streamed down her face non stop .
What did you do ? Taylors voice suddenly boomed behind me .
He strode over , raising his foot as if to kick me .
Whitney stepped in front of me .
What are you doing to her ? Taylor was stunned and he withdrew his foot .
She made you cry .
Im happy ! Whitney clung to the candy apple .
Do you even want to take away my right to feel joy ? Taylor seemed different from before .
He was flustered .
No.
If you like candy apples , why didnt you tell me earlier ? I like anything thats not from you .
You disgust me .
Now get out ! Taylor glanced at me and I kept my head down .
I exhaled in relief when he finally left .
Though I couldnt speak , Whitney couldnt say much either .
Yet standing here , watching her , filled me with happiness .
Whitney finished the candy apple under my gentle gaze .
I showed her the trinkets one by one things she used to love as a child .
To me che was etill that little girl 3/4 14:30 Mon , Dec 30 Chapter 402 Why Did You Come Back ? But 20 years had passed in the blink of an eye .
Tears welled up in her eyes as she ran her fingers over the tiny keepsakes .
Knowing Taylor might be watching through the cameras , I didnt dare act out of the ordinary .
I simply pointed to the time and gestured for her to wash up and sleep .
Whitney set down a porcelain wind chime and followed me to the washroom .
For a moment , it felt like wed traveled back in time .
She used to love sweets but hated brushing her teeth .
+8 Pearls I would always have to coax or scare her into doing it .
Before I could get to see her lose her baby teeth , she had disappeared from my world .
The moment the washroom door closed , she threw herself into my arms , holding me tightly .
Her voice was low and trembling .
Chloe , why did you come back ? Why didnt you leave ? 108 4 14:30 Mon , Dec 30 Even after Her Death 09 %