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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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

I realized where we were headed-the place that was

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

it the flat we looked at

same complex. But I didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my

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

pulled into a spacious courtyard, 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

across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse in

place wasn't just a house-it was

his wheelchair with quiet

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

smile tugged at my

blossom tree in the yard, its

it in full bloom

swing set swayed gently in

"I began, my voice

you standing under a cherry blossom tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and

utterly speechless. The house was fully decorated, every detail a mirror of the marital home I'd once

asked, surprise threading through my

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

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

protested, my cheeks

"Meow...

fluffier than the last time I'd seen

did you

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

room as I held it close. The house

corner, a massive cat tree

a dream

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

pushed the

in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space a celebratory,

later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his frame, his

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

fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me like

distance between us, throwing my arms around

warm sound, "I think you're the

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

Carter.

as he deepence

it, we were

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