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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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

where we were headed-the place that was supposed to

insisted on having a marital home as an excuse to

the flat we looked at before?"

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

all. Anywhere's

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

the yard,

wasn't just a house-it was

stood from his wheelchair with

love animals. You can have as many dogs and cats as you want. When spring comes, I'll take you to pick out a

tugged at

the yard, its branches draped with strings of

it in

swing set swayed gently

began, my

at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment...

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

coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading through my

home yourself, so I figured this 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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was perfect... but someone couldn't seem to

I protested, my

"Meow...

and fluffier than the last time I'd seen it at

did you bring it

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

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

tree stood, perfectly

like a

disappeared into the bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd chosen a ground-floor

I pushed the

and the bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space a celebratory, almost

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

was perfect before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give you a wedding, but I wanted

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

the distance between us, throwing my

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

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

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the

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

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