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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hazy, electric, and tinged 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

where we were headed-the place that was supposed to

a bit sheepish. Back then, I only insisted on having a

it the flat we looked at

lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?" Carter replied, his

Anywhere's perfect as long as

courtyard, and my breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites.

softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse

wasn't just a house-it

stood from his wheelchair

dogs and cats as you want. When spring comes, I'll take you

tugged at my

the massive cherry blossom tree in the yard, its branches draped with strings of colorful

could already imagine it in

set swayed

began, my voice

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

speechless. The house was fully decorated, every detail a mirror

this a coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading

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

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wait until everything was perfect... but someone couldn't seem to wait," Carter admitted, his tone

that inpatient," I protested, my

"Meow...

my arms, rounder and fluffier than the last time I'd seen it

When did you bring it

Its cold cleared up, and the pet shop's been taking great care of it,"

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

cat tree stood, perfectly suited for

felt like a dream come

bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd chosen a ground-floor master bedroom To suit his

pushed the door

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

emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his frame, his damp hair falling slightly across his

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 you a wedding

man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long

throwing my arms around

"I think you're the only person who

I hadn't even realized were falling. "We lost a lifetime, Chloe. I don't want to waste this one, You've been through so much, endured so much pain. 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 world

Carter.

around my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled with

know who started it, but before I realized it, we were on the bed, everything unfolding as

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