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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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 for more. Something this special couldn't begin carelessly after a drunken night or end in

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

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

it the flat we looked at before?"

my condition.

Anywhere's perfect

was bursting with flowers

lights twinkled softly across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse in their

just a

stood from his wheelchair with quiet

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

smile tugged at

the yard, its branches draped with strings of colorful lights, like

already imagine it in full

it, a swing set

"I began,

year, I saw you standing under a cherry blossom tree at school. The wind caught your hair, and for a moment... you took

utterly speechless. The house was fully

coincidence?" I asked,

home yourself, so I figured this cozy, warm style was what you liked. I found a place

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

I protested, my

"Meow...

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

did you bring it

cleared up, and the pet shop's been taking

while, its soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The house was warm and inviting, so I slipped off

corner, a massive cat tree stood, perfectly suited for

felt like a dream

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

I pushed the door open. I

was filled with roses, and the bed was dressed in a bold,

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

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

I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've seen me like this, hasn't it?" he added

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

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

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 you deserve." Standing on my tiptoes, I pressed my lips to his. "To

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the

before I realized it,

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