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.

He focused only on the baby, his voice quiet and full of reverence. This is your mother-the one who gave her

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.

turning to Carter in excitement. "Carl! He

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brushing a hand over my hair. "Of course he can," he said softly. "You're his mother." Joy surged through me. I dashed over

only saw Carter staring at him with an eerily intense

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

something to say, say it. Don't just stare at me. I'm getting

as my personal spokesperson, said coolly, "She wants

blinked. "Chloe? Chloe's

blindly through the air. Carter's voice turned sharp.

pouted. "Geez, so stingy. Can't even let

snorted. "Put the

told. Carter gently placed Rocky beside

They were the perfect blend of me and

I said,

in agreement, though his smile didn't quite reach

be able to stay like this. But I wanted to leave behind as many beautiful

was as

actually

even hesitate. "Everett and

his tone

wanted us to be together-always. I had spent weeks

my eyes blurred. And in the end, none of those names

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

Everett. And Everly... She'll

eyes softened. "Whatever

Everett now, okay? You're the big

vour little sister.

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

left out, suddenly let out