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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stirrings of spring in my chest felt like the rush of first love-a kiss beneath cherry blossoms, 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 chaos. Only a man who truly cherished you would take the

headed-the place that was supposed to become our marital

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

flat we looked

my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?" Carter

Anywhere's perfect as long

with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites. In one corner stood

the yard, wrapping

wasn't just

from his wheelchair with quiet

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

at my

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

in full bloom come

set

began, my

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

utterly speechless. The house was fully

this a coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading

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

inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning with

"Meow...

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

did you bring

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

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

massive cat tree stood,

felt like a dream come

he'd chosen a ground-floor master bedroom To suit

pushed the door open. I

in

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

tigged red. "I know I didn't give you

composed, and perfect, every inch the man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me like this,

my arms around him. "Carter, you're the most thoughtful man in

sound, "I think you're the only person

don't want to waste this one, You've been through so much, endured so much pain. All I want is to

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled

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

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