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 teiler. 'Don't degrade yourself

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

how Taylor had fiercely protected Whitney it was clear he'd

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 arms around his waist and pressing my face against his chest. "This time, things

"I know."

"If fate doesn't change, Chloe, we'll face

If we die, we share

pain of being abandoned

lightly, "How about we pick a resting place

to hear me joke about picking

one person who would humor me no matter how

hand, leading me to a large rock. We sat together,

serene-were rare 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

you

had power, fame, and immeasurable wealth, but none of it

sun dipped below the horizon, we intertwined our fingers. "Then let's stay together, always. No more

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evening, I attended Grandma's cremation. Taylor had informed me

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venturing deep into enemy territory had its advantages. I even

by the flickering flames, I whispered my

control, had kept

behind me, a silent presence, unable to fully grasp

things, and the fact that she hadn't suffered

tears, which fell silently, soaking the

you this far. I'm sorry. I

is gone."

dim night, landing delicately on the button of

my breath, I whispered, "Grandma, is that

soft as he said, "Grandma, I promise to take care of Chloe. Rest in peace."

I had to witness another loved