Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 455 Anna, Live Your Life Well

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, "Yael, 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, I lightly 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."

frozen in

him, it felt like his world had come crashing down.

his tone scolding yet tender. "Don't degrade

still a kid. Go easy on him. Honestly, he's

had fiercely protected Whitney, it was clear he'd do the

especially to someone like me who's faced death. I understood Taylor's emotions more clearly

emotion crossed his eyes. I leaned into him, wrapping

"I know."

cupped my face gently, his tone sincere. "If fate doesn't change, Chloe,

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

us had suffered the pain of

the same grave-what more was there to fear? I joked lightly, "How about we pick a resting place with a nice view and pre-order

joke about picking our burial plots, she'd

who would humor me no

my hand, leading me to a large rock. We

like these peaceful and serene were rare for us, apart from those few days in the small town. Carter picked up the ocarina from my hands

the sea, surrounded by blooming flowers that bloom in spring. I'd like fruit trees and vibrant blossoms all year round. Even after a hundred or a

anything goes," he said with a

you

lost too many chances, Chloe. I've had

fame, and immeasurable wealth

compares to even

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

...

attended Grandma's cremation. Taylor had

territory had its advantages. I even managed to

flames, I whispered

Whitney losing control, had

behind me, a silent presence, unable

the fact that she

which fell silently, soaking the ground beneath

send you this far. I'm sorry. I promised you'd

night, landing delicately on the

I whispered, "Grandma, is

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 without

Ethan passed, I had