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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tone scolding yet

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kid. Go easy on him. Jonestly, he's probably

Taylor had fiercely protected Whitney it was clear

to someone like me who's faced death. I understood Taylor's emotions more clearly now. "Whatever you say," Carter said with a

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

"I know."

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

live as one. If we die, we share a

of us had suffered the pain of being

I joked lightly, "How about we pick a resting place with a nice view and pre-order a double

alive to hear me joke about picking our

person who would humor me no matter

took my hand, leading me to a large rock. We sat together, gazing at the endless

for us, apart from those few days in the

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

by blooming flowers that bloom in spring. I'd like fruit trees and vibrant blossoms all year round. Even after a hundred or a thousand years, I wouldn't grow tired of it if you were there." "Sure, anything goes," he said with a

you

I've had power, fame, and immeasurable wealth, but none of

sun dipped below the horizon, we intertwined our fingers. "Then let's stay

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cremation. Taylor had informed

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enemy territory had its advantages. I even

by the flickering flames,

wary of Whitney losing control, had kept this from

a silent presence, unable to fully

and the fact that she hadn't suffered in death was

hold back my tears, which fell silently,

only send you this far. I'm sorry. I promised you'd see my wedding, but now that

is gone."

dim night, landing delicately

whispered,

to take care of Chloe. Rest in peace." The butterfly flapped its wings once

I had to witness