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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lightly, his tone scolding

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easy on him. Jonestly, he's probably the cleanest person in the Carlyn

it was clear he'd do the same for his

death. I understood Taylor's emotions more clearly now. "Whatever you say," Carter said

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 will end

"I know."

tone sincere. "If fate doesn't change, Chloe, we'll face the next life

live, we live as one. If we die, we share a grave.

suffered the pain of being abandoned

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

to hear me joke about picking our burial plots,

Carter was here-the one person who would humor

a large

serene-were rare for us, apart from those

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

a hundred or a thousand

you so good to

power, fame, and immeasurable wealth, but none of it compares to even

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

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Grandma's cremation. Taylor had informed me

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into enemy territory had its advantages. I even managed to secure the best mourning

flickering flames, I whispered my

of Whitney losing control, had

me, a silent presence, unable to

and the fact that she

tears, which fell

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

is gone."

through the dim night, landing delicately on the

breath, I whispered, "Grandma, is that

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

when Ethan passed, I had to witness another loved one