Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

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Chapter 214 The Person Who Save Me Back Then

Chapter 214 The Person Who Save Me Back Then

Before my rebirth, Carter was known for being aloof and blunt in his words.

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After the rebirth, he acted so differently that I couldn't help but wonder if he had been taken over by someone with an opposite personality.

I wasn't sure if the warmth in the room was making me feel this way or if it was the softness in his eyes.

He simply gazed at me quietly, not making any move.

ne to make

The thought of the unfinished business from before came to mind. He was clearly waiting for me the first step.

Nicholas's words surfaced in my mind once more.

He said that life is short, and he doesn't want to have regrets.

In my past life, I carried those regrets to the grave. This time, I'm determined not to let history repeat. itself.

I am not Chloe, and he is not my Uncle Carter.

Although my feelings for him haven't blossomed into love, I find that I don't shy away from his touch.

Yes, the world may be full of people like Ashley and Luke, men who only bring heartbreak.

But then there's Nicholas, a reminder that good men still exist, offering a glimpse of something better.

I refuse to let one terrible person make me give up on everyone else. It wouldn't be fair to me, and wouldn't be fair to Carter.

Gathering my courage. I pushed the blanket aside and willingly perched on his lap, meeting his eyes up close.

It felt unreal like I was trapped in a dream.

The man who had once been the untouchable Uncle Carter in my mind was now my rightful husband.

His face was stunningly perfect, his long lashes unexpected for a man, his pale complexion noble yet

distant.

elegance, that sparked an unexplainable need

one hand resting on his chest and the

willingly, and I leaned in, brushing my lips

So gentle.

instantly, my face burning. "I. I kissed you," I stammered. He chuckled warmly. "Darling, what you just did barely counts as a peck. Let me show you what

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feels like."

respond, he leaned in again, his lips capturing mine with an intensity that left

force of his kiss, and I melted into his arms, resting weakly against

and lingering, "Chloe, it means a lot to me that you

start having feelings for me?" I asked the question that had

"I can't say for sure. Maybe it was the first time I saved you, that moment left a mark on me. Or perhaps it was when you were ten, and you tumbled into my arms, grinning and saying you'd marry me one day." I can barely recall events from

the years that followed, I became the most cherished child in the family, living a carefree life. After being saved by Luke, the Sanders and the Boltons grew closer. Back then, we weren't engaged yet, and like most kids

minute. You're the one who saved me when I was eight?" I

was? Luke? When you came to the Bolton Residence to thank me, you grabbed his hand and thanked him instead. Do you have any idea how heartbroken I

i t was the son of the Boltons.

the truth?"

image, even as a kid. Your family, the Sanders, treated him so well. Of course, he wasn't going to ruin

Why didn't you say anything?" I pressed, searching his face

quiet sigh. "Chloe, my days at

was just an illegitimate child,

had no mother to protect him and no strong family standing. The Boltons didn't see him as one of their

at the Boltons, so how could he possibly stand up

about Uncle Carter, he only mentioned that Carter

clear that Carter was pushed aside by

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sister-in-law, Esther, truly cared for me. She felt sorry for me not having a mother, treated me like her own child, and even sacrificed her life in a car accident for me. I owe her everything.

when she was alive, but Adam never gave her any. She had such a sad life, so every year, I would

"You're quite

"Are you feeling

but I realized how foolish my earlier thoughts

couldn't bring myself to

truly my savior, my feelings for him

didn't you tell me sooner? You made