Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 316 Chloe, I'll Take You Home

I had no idea what the grandmaster intends to do to Carter, but I understood that god things don't simply appear out of nowhere. If keeping my life means Carter has to be sacred, then I wouth dres give it up. Carter had already given me more love than I deserved How could I ask him to give up everything for

me?

Desperately, I pounded on the wooden door again and again, only to be thrown back each time by a golden barrier of light.

What else is left for me to try?

1 lifted my gaze to the Divine Statue placed at the altar. Falling to my knees, I bowed deeply in fervent prayer, over and over again, with unwavering devotion

"If someone must die, let it be me. Carter deserves to live"

"I have nothing left-no body, no life, just this fragile thread of a soul. There's nothing more that can be

taken from me."

The soft light of the Divine Statue touched me, offering a faint trace of warmth.

I suddenly looked up, and for a moment, it felt as if I caught a glimpse of mercy from the golden Divine Statue.

"Chloe."

Carter's voice, familiar and comforting, reached my ears from behind. I spun around and found him standing just a few steps away.

Without a moment's pause, I rose from the ground and rushed toward him.

He pulled me into his arms, and though we couldn't feel the warmth of each other's touch, the bond of love between us was undeniable.

Rising on my tiptoes, I leaned close to his ear and softly murmured. "I don't know what lies ahead, but if you can still hear me, there's something I need to tell you."

"Mm?" he responded, waiting.

"In the past, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for you. Every little thing you did moved me deeply. Back then, I couldn't tell if what I felt for you was truly love. I always thought there was time, that we could take things slow. But now, with everything that has happened, I regret it. I regret not telling you sooner

I reached out and gently traced his brow, feeling him shudder in response. As the golden light of the Divine Statue filled his eyes, I saw my reflection in their depths.

It wasn't Zoey I saw, but Chloe.

With God above as a witness, I. Chloe Sander, vow today and for all of eternity; in this life and every life to come, I will love only Carter. To live is to be his, to die is to remain his, even in spirit. If I break this vow,

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Chapter 316 Chloe, I'll Take You Home

may my soul be scattered to the winds!"

"Chloe." His face shifted, and he reached out to gently press his hand over my mouth.

the presence of God,

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being reckless. Every word I say is from the heart. Now you can rest easy, right? Even if I exist only in spirit, I will always be with you, forever by your side, do

are the only one for me. I will never remarry, no matter how lonely

fixed my gaze on him.

"Think of it like an organ transplant. It's different from the body accepting foreign tissue or organs, where the immune system often rejects them "How can I

need to do one

"What do you mean?"

today, it could detach again in the future. If her true form is harmed, you won't be able to return. So the priority is to

cautiously. "Carter, did the grandmaster ask you to trade something for this? If it's going to hurt you, I'd rather stay by your side as

his hand, revealing a pendant shaped

to examine it, I noticed it was made of a material similar to

subtle red veins weaving through it, almost like blood vessels. Yet, it was more transparent than jade, with a soft, shimmering

"What is

"Soul-Stabilizing Pendant."

blinked, hesitating before asking, "Simply wearing this

"Yes"

price to pay? Don't try to

promised Grandmaster to gold-plate

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I'll

Spiritus as a sign

nothing unusual

Carter, don't

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blood from Philippa and Bill to get Zoey's parents to accept you as their daughter. "Oh, my mom! She's

out to Philippa and Bill. They're

reminded him, "Mom's

"I'm being careful."

his hand to me, and

I couldn't shake the feeling that things weren't as straightforward

glanced back at

Statue, its gaze casting down

provide the answers I was

had quieted without me noticing. A beam of golden light pierced through the clouds, banishing the darkness that had filled the world. In the distance,

""Carter, it's so beautiful!"

Carter turned to face me,

"Chloe

my name softly, and I snapped back to reality. He lifted his arm and

"I love you, forever."

unease washed over me, and

meet my gaze. The soft golden light bathed him, casting a warm glow around him, softening his usual coldness and giving him an air of