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 carelessly after a drunken night or end in meaningless chaos. Only a man who truly cherished you would take the time to make

realized where we were headed-the place that was

Back then, I only insisted on having a marital home as an excuse to bring up

it the flat we looked at

didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my

"Not at all. Anywhere's perfect as long

breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them

softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse

just a

his

cats as you want. When spring comes,

at my

its branches draped with strings of colorful lights, like stars tangled in its

imagine it in full bloom

swing set

"I began, my voice

you standing under a cherry blossom tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment... you took my breath away," Carter said, his tone wistful. Carter, always so

I froze, utterly speechless. The house was fully decorated, every detail a mirror of

I asked, surprise

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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everything was perfect... but someone couldn't seem

not that inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

of nowhere, Snowflake leapt into my arms, rounder and fluffier than the last time I'd seen it at the Sanders' house.

did you

cleared up, and the pet shop's

I held it close. The house

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

like a dream come

the bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd

I pushed the

was dressed in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space

I heard the sound of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit

few more 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 I wanted

been a long time since you've seen me like this,

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

sound, "I think you're the only person who

All I want is to cherish you,

Carter.

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

I realized it, we

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