Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 515 He's Finally Lost His Mind

Oh, for heaven's sake! With friends like these, who needs enemies?

The two worst baby-name pickers had joined forces, and they'd actually decided-Rocky for the boy, Susie for the girl.

Could they at least consult the parents before making these executive decisions?

Not that Carter seemed to care. Of course, he didn't-he hadn't even looked at the babies yet. How could he possibly care about their names?

"Let me see them," he rasped, his voice hoarse.

Zoey scoffed. "See them? Weren't you the one who said to take them away, that just looking at them

made you sick? Do you even remember they're your children Chloe gave her life to bring them into this world, and you refuse to so much as glance at them, let alone hold them!"

Her voice trembled as she spoke, "If you don't want them, fine. I'll raise them myself."

Carter's expression darkened. "When did I say I didn't want them?"

The words "don't want" caused Rocky, who was snuggled in Zoey's arms, to suddenly burst into tears.

Zoey quickly reassured him, her tone softening. "No, no, sweetie. Daddy wants you. How could Daddy not want you?"

With a glare, she all but shoved the baby into Carter's arms. "Be careful with him!"

Carter hesitated for a moment, then gingerly took the tiny boy into his arms. Rocky looked just like him— every feature was a perfect match.

During the ultrasound, we had only seen a rough outline. But now, I could see him clearly.

Some newborns came out all wrinkled, like little old men.

But Rocky's skin was smooth, soft, and free of jaundice. His eyes were open. Newborns weren't

supposed to be able to see very far, but he stared straight at Carter as if sensing something familiar in his scent.

And just like that-he stopped crying. That mysterious unspoken bond between father and son.

Carter's expression wavered. Lowering his head slightly he murmured, "Chloe, do you see him? This is our son."

Zoey and Yael both froze. Then, simultaneously, they whipped their heads toward my "Chloe's here?!"

direction.

quiet and full of reverence. This is your mother-the one who gave her life to bring you

me? I leaned closer, reaching out to gently tap his check. "Baby, do you remember my voice? Mon my used to

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expected a response. But then-Rocky smiled at

Carter in excitement. "Carl!

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over my hair. "Of course he can," he said softly. "You're his

to my words, only saw Carter staring at him

look terrifying-his white shirt was still stained with blood, his fever-ridden eyes were bloodshot,

visibly shrank. "Uh... if you've got something to say, say it.

my personal spokesperson, said coolly, "She wants to

"Chloe? Chloe's

through the air. Carter's

stingy. Can't even

"Put the baby

as he was told. Carter gently

them both, my heart swelling. They were the perfect blend

I said, beaming.

though his

this. But I

sure there was as little

We can't actually call them Rocky

even hesitate. "Everett and

longing in his tone

I had

until my eyes blurred. And in the end,

identical twins," I reminded him. "Everly was born first.

Everett. And Everly... She'll keep her

softened. "Whatever you

playfully tapped my son's nose. "You're Everett now, okay? You're

vour little sister.

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melting my heart. "You're nothing like your father," I teased.

feeling left out, suddenly let out a