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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chest felt like the rush of first love-a kiss beneath cherry blossoms, hazy, electric, and tinged with nervous excitement. It was the kind of feeling that left you breathless and yearning

I realized where we were headed-the place that was supposed to

bit sheepish. Back then, I only insisted on having a marital home as an excuse to bring up the statue

we looked at before?" I

same complex. But I didn't like the lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead.

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

was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my

yard, wrapping even

wasn't just

stood from his wheelchair with

and cats as you

tugged at

massive cherry blossom tree in the yard, its branches

in full bloom come

it, a swing set swayed

began,

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

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

coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading through my

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

I protested, my cheeks

"Meow...

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

did you bring it

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

soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The

cat tree stood, perfectly suited for Snowflake's climbing

a

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

the door

in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space a celebratory, almost wedding-night

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

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 to give you a wedding night you'd never

every inch the man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've

distance between us, throwing my arms around him. "Carter, you're

chuckled, a soft, warm sound, "I think

gently wiped 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, and to give you everything

Carter.

waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried

it, but before I realized it, we were on the

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