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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inpped my nose lightly, his tone scolding yet teiler. 'Don't degrade yourself like

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

how Taylor had fiercely protected Whitney it was clear he'd do the same for his only

about purity especially to someone like me who's faced death. I understood Taylor's emotions more clearly now. "Whatever you say,"

on the ocarina I was holding, and a flicker of emotion crossed his eyes. I leaned into him, wrapping my

"I know."

his tone sincere. "If fate doesn't change, Chloe, we'll face

If we live, we live as one. If we die, we share a grave. No more

pain of being abandoned by

"How about we pick a resting place with a nice view and pre-order

hear me joke about picking our burial plots,

here-the one person who would humor

hand, leading me to a large rock. We

for us, apart

from my hands and smiled faintly. "Alright, where would you

year round. Even after a hundred or a thousand years, I wouldn't grow tired of it if you

why are you so good to

fame, and immeasurable wealth,

intertwined our fingers. "Then

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Grandma's cremation. Taylor

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deep into enemy territory had its advantages. I even

the flickering flames, I whispered my final

wary of Whitney losing control,

me, a silent presence, unable to fully

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

my tears, which fell silently, soaking

you this far. I'm sorry. I promised you'd see my wedding, but

is gone."

night, landing

my breath, I whispered, "Grandma, is that

placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. His voice was soft as he said, "Grandma, I promise to take care of Chloe. Rest in peace." The butterfly flapped its wings once and vanished into the darkness

like when Ethan passed, I had to witness another