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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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

headed-the place that was supposed to

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

we looked

complex. But I didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?"

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

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

softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse in

just a house-it

his wheelchair with

have as many dogs and cats as you want. When spring comes, I'll take you to pick out a

at

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

imagine it in full bloom

a swing set swayed gently

began, my

saw 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

The house was fully decorated, every detail a mirror of

this a coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading

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

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

that inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

into my arms, rounder and fluffier than the last time I'd seen it at the Sanders'

you

pet shop's

with Snowflake for a while, its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped

massive cat tree stood, perfectly suited for Snowflake's

like a dream

thoughtful, he'd chosen a ground-floor master

the door open.

was filled with roses, and the bed was dressed in a bold,

of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his frame, his damp hair falling slightly across his

days until everything was perfect before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged red. "I

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

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

soft, warm sound, "I think

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.

Carter.

he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled

before I realized it,

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