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 kind of feeling that left you breathless and yearning for more. Something this special couldn't begin

were headed-the place that was

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

the flat we

my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would

all. Anywhere's perfect as long as I'm with

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

across the yard, wrapping

wasn't just a house-it was

from his wheelchair

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

at

yard, its branches

imagine it in full bloom

swing set swayed gently

began,

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

froze, utterly speechless. The house was fully decorated, every

asked,

you liked. I found a place that already had

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

I protested,

"Meow...

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

you bring it

and the pet shop's been taking great care

I held it

tree stood, perfectly suited

a dream

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

the door

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

running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a

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

and perfect, every inch the man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me like

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

soft, warm sound, "I think you're the

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,

Carter.

as he deepence the kiss, unhurried

didn't know who started it, but before I realized it, we were on the

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