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 yet teiler. 'Don't degrade

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was just teasing him. He's still a kid. Go easy on him. Jonestly,

Whitney it was clear

was something inherently touching about purity especially to someone like me who's faced death. I understood Taylor's emotions more clearly now.

eyes. I leaned into him,

"I know."

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

one. If we die, we share a grave.

us had suffered the pain of being abandoned

lightly, "How about we pick a resting place with a nice

hear me joke about

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

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

apart from those few

hands and smiled faintly. "Alright, where would you

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

you so good

lost too many chances, Chloe. I've had power, fame, and immeasurable wealth, but none of it compares to

intertwined our fingers. "Then let's stay together,

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attended Grandma's cremation. Taylor had informed me

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

flickering flames,

wary of Whitney losing control, had kept this from

behind me, a silent presence, unable to fully grasp

plenty of unforgivable things, and the fact

back my tears, which fell silently, soaking the ground beneath

far. I'm sorry. I promised you'd see

is gone."

butterfly fluttered through the dim night, landing delicately on

breath, I whispered, "Grandma, is that

take care of Chloe. Rest in

had