Loved You Once But He's My Forever

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 direction. "Chloe's here?!"

Carter ignored their shock. He focused only on the baby, his voice quiet and full of reverence. "This is your mother-the one who gave her life to bring you into this world."

baby's gaze shifted. He was staring at me. Could he really see me? I leaned closer, reaching out to gently tap his cheek. "Baby, do you remember my voice? Mommy used to

expected a response. But then-Rocky smiled

in excitement. "Carl!

brushing a hand over my hair. "Of course he can," he

I dashed over to Yael. "Let me see

saw Carter staring at him with

fair, Carter did look terrifying his white shirt was still stained

and with the mask covering half his

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

spokesperson, said coolly,

"Chloe? Chloe's

hand blindly through the air. Carter's voice turned sharp. "Don't

stingy. Can't

the baby

argument, Yael did as he was told.

my heart swelling. They were the perfect blend of me

them, Carl," I said, beaming. "They

agreement, though his

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

make sure there was

name them properly. We can't actually call them Rocky and Susie

hesitate. "Everett and

longing in his

wanted us to

names, flipping through dictionaries until my eyes blurred. And in the end, none of these names

reminded him. "Everly was born first. Everett

And Everly...

softened. "Whatever

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

"You're nothing like your father," I

left out, suddenly let out a

her, gently stroking her cheek.

she stopped crying and

heart nearly burst. I was so grateful to have seen

they were strong. They