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 or end in meaningless chaos. Only a man who truly cherished you would take

I realized where we were headed-the place that was supposed to become

I felt a bit sheepish. Back then, I only insisted on having a marital home as an excuse to bring up the

we looked

But I didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my

Anywhere's perfect as long

into a spacious courtyard, and my breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites. In one corner stood

twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping

wasn't just a house-it was

stood from his wheelchair

can have as many dogs and cats as you want. When

at

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

imagine it in full bloom come spring-stunning,

a swing set swayed gently in the

began, my

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

stepped inside. I froze, utterly speechless. The house was fully decorated, every detail

this a coincidence?" I asked, surprise

cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place that already had a similar look. Some of the furniture we picked out is still being

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

I protested, my cheeks

"Meow...

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

you

the pet shop's been taking great

as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped off

a massive cat tree stood,

felt like a

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

the door open.

bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt,

Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his

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

every inch the man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me

he could say more, I closed the distance between us, throwing my arms around him. "Carter, you're the

soft, warm sound, "I think you're the

All I want is to cherish you, to love you, and to give you everything you deserve." Standing on my tiptoes, I pressed my lips to his. "To me the best thing in the

Carter.

waist as he deepence the kiss,

but before I realized it, we were on

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