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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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

were headed-the place that was supposed to become our marital

I only insisted on having a marital home as

flat we looked at before?" I

lack of privacy, especially with my condition. So, I bought at villa instead. Would that bother you?"

Anywhere's perfect as long as I'm with

hitched. The garden was bursting with flowers and trees-every one of them

across the yard, wrapping even the doghouse

place wasn't just

stood from his wheelchair with

cats as you want. When spring comes, I'll take you to pick out a

at

blossom tree in the yard, its branches draped with strings of colorful lights, like stars tangled in its

could already imagine it in

set swayed gently

"I began, my

your hair, and for a moment... you took my breath away," Carter said, his tone wistful. Carter,

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

asked, surprise threading through my

you liked. I found a place

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I planned to wait until everything was perfect... but someone couldn't seem

protested, my cheeks burning with

"Meow...

the last time I'd seen it at the Sanders' house.

When did you bring

up, and the pet shop's been taking great

soft purring filling the room as I held it close. The

corner, a massive cat tree

a dream come

thoughtful, he'd chosen a ground-floor

I pushed the

in a bold, festive quilt,

later, Carter emerged, a sharp

before bringing you here," he said, his ears tigged red. "I know I didn't

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

more, I closed the distance between us, throwing my arms around him.

"I think you're the only person who believes

one, You've been through so much, endured so much pain. All I want is to

Carter.

my waist as he deepence the kiss, unhurried and filled

know who started it, but before I realized it, we were on the bed,

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