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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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

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

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

flat we looked at before?" I

lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would

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

into a spacious courtyard, and my breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites. In one corner

twinkled softly across the yard,

wasn't just a

from his wheelchair

as you want. When spring

at my lips.

its branches draped

it in full bloom come

swing set swayed gently

began,

your hair, and for a

I froze, utterly speechless. The house was fully decorated, every detail a mirror of the marital home

asked, surprise threading

I found a place that already

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perfect... but someone couldn't seem to wait," Carter admitted,

protested, my cheeks burning

"Meow...

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

When did you bring

Its cold cleared up, and the pet shop's been taking

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

one corner, a massive cat tree stood, perfectly suited for

felt like a dream

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

I pushed the door open.

bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt, giving the space

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

ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give you a wedding,

been a long time since you've seen me like this, hasn't it?"

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

chuckled, a soft, warm sound, "I think you're

much pain. All I want is to cherish you, to love you, and to give you everything

Carter.

he deepence the kiss, unhurried and

it, but before I realized it, we were

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