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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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

headed-the place that was supposed to become

insisted on having

flat we looked at before?" I

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

my head. "Not at all. Anywhere's

and my breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites. In one corner stood a small doghouse, cozy and

twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse

just

from his wheelchair

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

tugged at my

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

already imagine it in full

it, a swing set swayed gently

began,

caught your hair, and for a moment... you took my breath away," Carter said, his tone wistful. Carter, always so

inside. I froze, utterly speechless. The house was fully decorated, every detail a mirror of the

this a coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading through

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

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

inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

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

you bring it

and the pet shop's been taking great care of

played with Snowflake for a while, its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house

one corner, a massive cat tree stood, perfectly

like a

bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd

I pushed the

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

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

ears tigged

for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me like this, hasn't it?" he added

between us, throwing my arms around him. "Carter,

"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 is

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried

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

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