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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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 for more. Something this special couldn't begin carelessly after a drunken night or end in meaningless chaos. Only a man who truly

where we were headed-the place that was supposed

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

the flat we looked at before?"

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

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

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

lights twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping even

place wasn't just a

his

as many dogs and cats as you want. When spring comes, I'll take you

smile tugged at my lips.

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

imagine it in

set swayed gently in the

"I began,

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

inside. I froze, utterly speechless. The house was fully

asked, surprise threading

cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place that already had a similar look. Some of the furniture we picked out

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

protested, my cheeks burning with

"Meow...

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

When did you bring

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

Snowflake for a while, its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The

one corner, a massive cat tree stood,

felt like a

had disappeared into the bedroom. Ever thoughtful, he'd chosen a

the door open. I

and the bed was dressed in

a sharp suit

perfect before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give

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

the distance between us, throwing my arms around

a soft, warm sound, "I think

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. "To me the best thing

Carter.

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

realized it, we were on

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