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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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 cherished you would take the time

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

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

we

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

head. "Not at all. Anywhere's perfect as long as I'm with

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

yard, wrapping even

just a

his

as many dogs and cats as you want. When spring

smile tugged at

tree in the yard, its branches draped with strings of colorful

could already imagine it in

set

began, my voice

your hair, and for a moment... you took

was fully decorated, every detail a

coincidence?" I asked, surprise threading through my

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

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

I protested, my

"Meow...

fluffier than the last

did you bring it

the pet shop's been taking great care

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

massive cat tree stood, perfectly suited for Snowflake's

felt like a dream come

he'd chosen a ground-floor master bedroom

the door open. I

the bed was dressed in a

the bathroom, I heard the sound of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp suit clinging to his frame,

perfect before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged

been a long time

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

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

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

Carter.

wrapped around my waist as he deepence the

before I realized it, we were on the bed, everything unfolding as

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