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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left you breathless and yearning for more. Something this special couldn't begin carelessly after a drunken

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

I only insisted on having a marital home as an excuse

it the flat we

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

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

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

twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse

wasn't just a

from his

know you love animals. You can have as many dogs and cats as you

smile tugged at

its branches draped with strings of colorful lights, like stars

in

a swing set swayed gently in

"I began, my

your hair, and for a moment...

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

I asked, surprise threading through

place that already had a similar look. Some

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wait until everything was perfect... but someone

that inpatient," I protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

fluffier than the last time I'd seen it at the Sanders'

When did you bring

and the pet shop's been taking great

room as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped off

massive cat tree stood, perfectly suited for

felt like a

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

the door

was filled with roses, and the bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space a celebratory, almost

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

said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give you a wedding, but I wanted to

tall, composed, and perfect, every inch the man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long

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

sound, "I think you're

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,

Carter.

arms wrapped around my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried

it,

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