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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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

were headed-the place that was

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

the flat we looked at

especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?" Carter replied,

"Not at all. Anywhere's perfect as

breath hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them my favorites. In one corner stood a small doghouse, cozy

softly across the yard, wrapping even the

wasn't just

from his wheelchair

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

at my lips.

gaze Jarided on the massive cherry blossom tree in the yard, its branches draped with

it in full

a swing set swayed gently in

began, my voice

wind caught your hair, and for a moment... you took my breath away," Carter said,

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

I asked, surprise threading

what you liked. I found a place that already had a similar look. Some of the furniture we

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was perfect... but someone couldn't seem to

that inpatient," I protested, my

"Meow...

rounder and fluffier than the last

did you bring

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

filling the room as I held it close. The house was

corner, a massive cat tree stood,

like a

he'd chosen a ground-floor master bedroom

the door open. I

bed was dressed in a bold, festive quilt,

the sound of running water. Moments later, Carter emerged, a sharp

his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't

I'd fallen for. "It's been a long

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

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

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

realized it, we were on the bed,

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