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 man who truly cherished you would take the time to

I realized where we were headed-the place that was

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

flat we looked at

privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that

head. "Not at all. Anywhere's perfect as long

was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites. In one corner

yard, wrapping

wasn't just a

stood from his

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

tugged at my lips.

blossom tree in the yard, its branches

in full

it, a swing set

"I began,

caught your hair, and for

The house was fully decorated, every

I asked, surprise threading

I figured this cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place that

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

inpatient," I protested, my

"Meow...

into my arms, rounder and fluffier than the last time

you bring it

up, and the pet shop's been

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

tree stood, perfectly

felt like a dream come

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

the door open. I

bed was dressed in

later, Carter emerged, a

until 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

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

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

think

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, I pressed my lips to his. "To me the best thing in the world is

Carter.

around my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled with

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

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