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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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

headed-the

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

flat we looked at

I didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would

my head. "Not at all. Anywhere's perfect

bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my

the yard, wrapping even the doghouse in their

just a

his wheelchair

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

tugged at my

in the yard, its branches draped with strings

imagine it in full bloom come spring-stunning,

it, a swing set

"I began, my voice

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

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

I asked, surprise threading

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

inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

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

cold cleared up, and the pet shop's been taking great care

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

cat tree stood, perfectly suited for Snowflake's climbing

felt like a dream come

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

I pushed the door

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

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

everything 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 you a wedding night you'd

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

throwing my arms around him. "Carter, you're the

"I think you're the only person who

gently wiped the tears 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,

Carter.

as he

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

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