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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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

we were headed-the

insisted on having a marital home as

it the flat we looked at

of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at

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

with flowers and trees-every one of

softly across the yard,

just a

his wheelchair

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

smile tugged at my

massive cherry blossom tree in the yard, its branches draped with strings of

it in full bloom

swing set

"I began, my voice

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

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

asked, surprise

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

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planned to wait until everything was perfect... but someone

not that inpatient," I protested,

"Meow...

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

did you bring

pet shop's been taking great care of

it close. The house was warm and inviting, so

one corner, a massive cat tree stood,

felt like a dream come

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

when I pushed the door

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

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

everything was perfect before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't give you a wedding, but I wanted to give you

man I'd fallen for. "It's been a long time since you've

closed the distance between us, throwing my

a soft, warm sound, "I think you're the only

I want is to cherish you,

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled

it, we were on the

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