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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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

I realized where we were headed-the place that was supposed to become our

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

flat we looked at before?" I

especially with my condition. So,

Anywhere's perfect

breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every

lights twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse in their

wasn't just a house-it was

stood from his wheelchair with quiet

animals. You can have as many dogs and cats as you want. When

tugged at

its branches draped

already imagine it in full bloom

it, a swing set swayed gently in the

began, my

at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment... you took my breath away," Carter said, his tone wistful. Carter,

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

a coincidence?" I asked,

I knew you designed that home yourself, so I figured this cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place that

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to wait until everything was perfect... but someone couldn't

not that inpatient," I protested, my cheeks

"Meow...

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

did you

Its cold cleared up, and the pet shop's been

with Snowflake for a while, its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped off

massive cat tree stood,

like a dream come

Ever thoughtful, he'd

I pushed the door

filled with roses, and the bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space a celebratory, almost wedding-night

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

said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give you a wedding, but I wanted to

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

closed the distance between us, throwing my arms around him. "Carter, you're the most thoughtful man in the entire

a soft, warm sound, "I think you're the only person who believes

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

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled

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

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