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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excitement. It was the kind of feeling that left you breathless

realized where we were headed-the place that

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

flat we looked at

like the lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?"

"Not at all. Anywhere's perfect as long as I'm with

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

twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping even the

just a house-it was

his

as you

tugged at

Jarided on the massive cherry blossom tree in the yard, its branches draped with strings of colorful lights, like stars tangled in

it in

a swing set swayed

"I began, my voice

tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment...

house was fully decorated, every detail

I asked, surprise

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

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

inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

last time I'd seen it at the Sanders' house. A grin

you bring

up, and the pet shop's been taking great

soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped off

massive cat tree stood,

a dream

thoughtful, he'd chosen a ground-floor master bedroom To suit

pushed the door open. I

the bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt,

bathroom, I heard the sound of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his frame, his damp hair falling slightly

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

"It's been a long time since you've seen me

between us, throwing my

think you're the only person

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.

arms wrapped around my waist as he deepence

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

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