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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Chapter 234 Finally Together

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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

drove, I realized where we were headed-the place that

insisted on having a

we looked at before?" I

with my condition. So, I bought at

at all. Anywhere's

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

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

just a

stood from his

as many dogs and cats as

at

its branches

it in full bloom come spring-stunning,

swing set swayed gently in

"I began, my voice

year, I saw you standing under a cherry blossom tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment... you took

was fully decorated, every detail a mirror of the

I asked, surprise threading through

you designed that 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 is still being custom-made

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

protested, my cheeks burning with

"Meow...

rounder and fluffier than the last time I'd seen it at the Sanders' house. A grin spread across my

you

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

while, its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house was

one corner, a massive cat tree stood, perfectly suited for Snowflake's climbing

felt like a dream come

had disappeared into the bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd chosen a

I pushed the door

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

water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging

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

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

I closed the distance between us, throwing my arms around

a soft, warm sound, "I think

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

Carter.

arms wrapped around my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried

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

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