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.

of reverence. This is your mother-the one who gave her life to

leaned closer, reaching out to gently tap his check. "Baby, do you remember

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expected a response. But then-Rocky smiled

turning to Carter in excitement. "Carl! He can see

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softly. "You're his mother." Joy surged through me. I dashed over to

oblivious to my words, only saw Carter staring at

be fair, Carter did look terrifying-his white shirt was still stained with blood, his fever-ridden eyes were bloodshot, and with the mask covering

to say, say it.

said coolly, "She

"Chloe? Chloe's

the air.

Can't even let me touch the

the baby on the

was told. Carter gently placed Rocky beside his sister

heart swelling. They were the perfect blend of me

said, beaming. "They look just like

his smile didn't quite reach

didn't know how much longer I'd be able to stay like this. But I wanted to leave behind as many beautiful memories as I

there was as

can't actually

even hesitate. "Everett and

his tone

us to be together-always. I had spent weeks

until my eyes blurred. And in the end, none of

him. "Everly was born first. Everett

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

eyes softened. "Whatever

nose. "You're Everett now, okay? You're the

vour little sister.

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

clearly feeling left out, suddenly let out a loud