Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 234 Finally Together

Carter's fingers grazed my check, his eyes warm, his voice like a quiet stream, "Chloe, are you absolutely

sure about this?"

1 pressed a hand to my chest, feeling the steady rhything beneath. "If a heart is like a cup, I don't know how full mine is, but I do know one thing-it's not empty,

"In my

last life, I was blind, reckless. But in the time I spent as a spirit and through these recent days, I've finally learned who truly matters to me. And, Carter, I know now how much this means to you."

At first, I couldn't grasp the depth of his feelings. I hesitated, unsure, guarding myself. But as the weight of his love became clear and I faced my own growing affection, my resolve solidified. I wanted to take that leap-with him. Life is a book, one page at a time. I'm only 20; there's a lifetime ahead to write our story together.

Why waste it on doubt? Why not choose happiness-far both of us?

1 leaned close, my lips brushing his car. I'm a little nervous, but if it's with you... I want to try. Is that okay?"

His voice, rough and low, answered, 'Okay. Put on something warm. I want to take you somewhere,"

Confused, I tilted my head. "Where?"

To our home. This place holds too many memories of you and Luke. I don't want our first time to be here," he said, his tone resolute. "Alright."

Only then did I understand why he always stopped at the last moment. This man-so stubborn, so principled!

I shrugged on a thick coat, slipped into my heels, and nudged him to get moving.

As we reached the door, I glanced back. There, at the top of the staircase, stood Luke, his expression a mix. of longing and defeat.

It struck a chord, pulling me back to when I was eight years old. I'd first seen him standing in that spot, his gaze curious and inviting, ready to welcome me into his world.

But now? Now, all he could do was watch me walk away

I'd already moved into the Bolton Residence, yet the gap between us had never felt wider.

Outside, the snowstorm raged, icy wind whipping through the air, but I felt no sadness.

Instead, a spark of something else stirred in me-excitement.

It reminded me of the way a girl feels when she's just fallen in love, looking forward to seeing the handsome boy from the class next door.

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with nervous excitement. It was the kind of feeling that left you breathless and yearning for more. Something this special couldn't begin carelessly after a drunken night

were headed-the

insisted on having a marital

the flat we

in the same complex. But I didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?" Carter replied,

head. "Not at all. Anywhere's perfect as long as I'm with

hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them

softly across the yard, wrapping even the

place wasn't just a

from his wheelchair with quiet

animals. You can have as many dogs and cats as you

at my

in the yard, its branches draped with strings of

imagine it in full bloom come spring-stunning,

it, a swing set swayed gently in the

began,

under a cherry blossom tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment... you took my breath

house was fully decorated,

I asked, surprise

I figured this cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place that already

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I planned to wait until everything was perfect... but someone couldn't seem to wait," Carter

I protested, my cheeks

"Meow...

nowhere, Snowflake leapt into my arms, rounder and fluffier than the last time I'd seen it at the Sanders' house.

did you bring

the pet shop's been taking great care of it," Carter

its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped off

tree stood, perfectly suited for

like a dream come

he'd chosen a ground-floor master

when I pushed the door open.

filled with roses, and the bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt,

the bathroom, I heard the sound of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his frame, his

more days until everything was perfect before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give you a

fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've

he could say more, I closed the distance between us, throwing my arms

warm sound, "I think you're the only person who

this one, You've been through so much, endured so much pain. All I want is to cherish you, to

Carter.

he deepence the kiss, unhurried

realized it, we were on the bed, everything unfolding as if

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