Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 455 Anna, Live Your Life Well Finished

The ocarina I held in my hands was a perfect replica of the one owned by the silver-haired old woman. Everything suddenly made sense, confirming my suspicions.

Yael noticed my fixed gaze on the ocarina and asked curiously, "Chloe, what's wrong? Don't you like it? Should I make a better one for you?"

I shook my head gently, responding softly, "There's no need. This one is just right. Thank you." "Chloe, you seem different. Is something bothering you" "Maybe it's just that so much has happened, and I'm feeling worn out. I'll go check on your cousin." I glanced at him with a faint smile and added,

1. cl. from now on, consider us family."

He froze, his expression full of disbelief, "Y-you don't hate me?"

I motioned for him to come closer, and when he did, Ilightly patted his head. "I know your hands are clean. You've never taken a life, and you even went out of your way to create a body for me." Yael, in the end, was just another victim of his circumstances. How different was he from me?

His lips tightened, and he looked as though he was lost in his thoughts.

I wrapped him in a gentle hug. "One day, you'll find a girl who truly loves you, and you'll understand what real love feels like."

"Chloe... could that person be you?"

Meeting his questioning eyes, I answered softly, "Before you can love anyone else, you need to learn how to love yourself first."

"And if I do learn? Would you love me then?"

"Carter and I will both love you."

Yael scrunched up his face, pouting like a child. "I don't want his love. That's gross."

"As if I'd want to love you either. Ugh."

A disdainful voice interrupted us, and I turned to see Carter standing a few steps away.

He called out, "Chloe, come here."

Yael grabbed my hand in protest. "Chloe, you're not his dog. Just because he calls you doesn't mean you have to go running. Have some pride!"

Ignoring him, I broke free and dashed toward Carter, throwing myself into his arms. With a teasing smile, I quipped, "Woof."

Yael stood frozen in shock.

For him, it felt like his world had come crashing down. Without another word, he turned and walked away,

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his tone scolding yet teiler. 'Don't degrade yourself like

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teasing him. He's still a kid. Go easy on him. Jonestly, he's probably the cleanest person in the Carlyn

was clear he'd do the same

someone like me who's faced death. I understood Taylor's

was holding, and a flicker of emotion crossed his eyes. I leaned into him, wrapping my arms around his waist and pressing my face against his

"I know."

tone sincere. "If fate doesn't change, Chloe,

as one. If we die, we share a

the pain of being abandoned by the

the same grave-what more was there to fear? I joked lightly, "How about we pick a resting

joke about picking our burial plots, she'd probably

here-the one person who would humor me no matter how absurd my

took my hand, leading me to a large

and serene-were rare for us, apart from those few days in

hands and smiled faintly. "Alright, where would

round. Even after a hundred

are you so good

many chances, Chloe. I've had power, fame, and immeasurable wealth, but

horizon, we intertwined our fingers. "Then let's

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attended Grandma's cremation. Taylor had informed me

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territory had its advantages. I even managed to secure

the flickering flames, I whispered my

Whitney losing control,

stood behind me, a silent presence, unable

unforgivable things, and the fact that she hadn't suffered in death was already a

couldn't hold back my tears, which fell

I'm sorry. I promised you'd

is gone."

night, landing delicately

whispered, "Grandma,

to take care of Chloe.

I had to witness another