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.

1/4

15:00 Tue, Dec 10 GB.

Chapter 234 Finally Together

+20 Free Coins

the kind of feeling that left you breathless and yearning for more. Something

we were headed-the place that was supposed to

Back then, I only insisted on having a marital home as an excuse to

it the flat we looked at

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?"

Anywhere's perfect as long as I'm

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

softly across the yard, wrapping even

place wasn't just a

from his wheelchair

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

tugged at my

its branches draped with strings of colorful lights, like stars tangled in

in full

set swayed gently in

"I began,

saw you standing under a cherry blossom tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and for

fully decorated, every detail a mirror

coincidence?" I asked,

I figured this cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place that already had a similar look. Some of the furniture

420 Free Coins

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

that inpatient," I protested, my

"Meow...

and fluffier than the last time I'd seen

you bring

cold cleared up, and the pet shop's been taking great care

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

one corner, a massive cat tree

a

had disappeared into the bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd chosen

when I pushed the

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

sound of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging

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

tall, composed, and perfect, every inch the man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me like this, hasn't it?" he

closed the distance between us, throwing my arms

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

so much pain. All I want is to cherish you, to love you, and to give you

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the kiss,

it, we were on the bed, everything unfolding

3/4