Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 532 It's You

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Zoey stared at me, clearly bewildered, as if I had just turned down an offer to go with her to the bathroom.

"How could you say that? These two kids are just as much my responsibility as they are yours! I'm asking for one, not just half of one," I said.

Harlan, clearly lost, looked between us. "Wait, what do you mean, your responsibility? What exactly happened here?"

His face drained of color as realization struck. “Hold on... you two didn't...?"

He slapped a hand over his mouth, eyes wide with disbelief. "Does Carter know about this? Chloe, how could you do something like that? No wonder she lost so much weight when you disappeared for a while!"

I could hardly believe what I was hearing from this couple, but all I could do was laugh in exasperation. I jumped to my feet and gave Harlan a playful smack on the head.

"Stop making things up! Janice and I are just sisters, blood sisters! Nothing more!" I scolded.

Harlan dramatically put a hand on his chest. "You really scared me there! I thought she didn't like me because she, well... liked women!"

I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms. This guy had the looks and the physique, but absolutely no sense. "With your brain, it's no wonder she never gave you the time of day."

"Chloe, you two are so close. How about putting in a good word for me? You've got two kids already, but I can't even get a girlfriend."

I gave Zoeyry thumbs-up.

She was always sending

could somehow resist Harlan's charm.

me pictures of good-looking guys, yet she

Maybe it was the thrill of chasing something she couldn't actually have-perhaps that was why she was always so fixated on him.

I waved my hand dismissively. "I'm not a matchmaker; what do you want me to do about it?"

Harlan sighed dramatically, looking like he was about to say more, but instead, he followed Zoey, clearly sulking.

Kate had made a special trip from the countryside to visit, bringing along a basket of eggs-chicken and duck-and two adorable tabby kittens.

"These are from our cat," Kate said, her smile wide. "I remember you liked cats when you were little, so I brought these two for you."

once a stray, had grown into a massive cat, and the tiny kittens

pet one of their soft

had been brought here

ready for the wedding?" I

might go wrong, so he checked everything a few times,

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a soft smile curling on her lips.

sighed, feeling the weight of it all. This happiness had been hard-won, and I valued it more than anyone

quickly. Even though I spent every day with Carter and our six- month-old babies, I still felt nervous when

babies had finally given up their late-night feedings, and after falling asleep, they looked like

gently pulled Everett's tiny hand out of Everly's mouth. The sweet little girl cried

reassuring that they still held onto each other, even while they

had barely closed my eyes when Carter appeared, slipping through the

agree that the bride and groom shouldn't see each other the night

the door and walked toward

kids," he said, a smile tugging at the corners

why not use the front door?" I asked,

met my gaze seriously. "Sneaking in feels more fitting

up early tomorrow, so you should get

way," I whispered, curling into his chest and finding that familiar comfort as I fell asleep

morning, just before sunrise, Carter gently nudged me awake.

yet. Just a few

cheek. “Come on, darling. If you

open

that I had completely lost track of the

quickly freshening up, the makeup artist and stylist arrived one after

we'd already done a test run with the makeup, there was still a sense of rush and disorganization in the

the groom's side, getting ready for

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was finally

light pink bridesmaid dress, was busy taking pictures of me with her phone. "Seeing my body getting married, having kids...

do you mean? Chloe, you'd better be