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."

stood frozen

his world had come crashing down. Without another word, he turned and walked away, looking utterly

nose lightly, his tone scolding yet tender. "Don't degrade yourself like

on him. Honestly, he's probably the cleanest person in the

Whitney, it was clear he'd do

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

eyes. I leaned into him, wrapping my arms around

"I know."

my face gently, his tone sincere. "If fate doesn't change, Chloe, we'll face the next life together. Don't leave me

as one. If we die, we share a grave. No more

pain

I joked lightly, "How about we pick a resting

to hear me joke about picking our burial plots,

one person who would

me to a large rock. We sat together, gazing at the endless

few days in the small town. Carter picked up the ocarina from

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

said with a gentle

you so good

lost too many chances, Chloe. I've had

fame, and immeasurable wealth

it compares to even one

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

...

cremation. Taylor had informed

had its advantages. I

flickering flames, I whispered

losing control, had kept this from

a silent presence, unable to fully grasp my

things, and the fact that she hadn't

tears, which fell silently, soaking

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

through the dim night,

whispered,

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

Ethan passed, I had to witness another