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."

He was staring at me. Could he really see me? I leaned closer, reaching out to gently tap his cheek. "Baby, do you remember

a response.

to Carter in excitement. "Carl! He

hand over my hair. "Of course he can," he said

me. I dashed over to Yael.

only saw Carter staring at

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

with the mask covering half his

say it. Don't just stare at me. I'm

my personal spokesperson, said coolly, "She wants to see

"Chloe?

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

"Geez, so stingy. Can't even let

"Put the baby on

further argument, Yael did as he was told. Carter gently placed

heart swelling. They were the perfect

I said, beaming.

in agreement, though his smile didn't quite reach

much longer I'd be able to stay like this. But I wanted

was as little

actually call them Rocky and

didn't even hesitate.

longing in his tone

us

names, flipping through dictionaries until my eyes blurred. And in the

twins," I reminded him. "Everly was born first. Everett came after.

And Everly... She'll

softened. "Whatever you

"You're Everett now, okay? You're the big brother-you have to

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

left out, suddenly let out a loud

stroking her cheek. "Everly, don't cry. Mommy's

she stopped

I was so grateful

born premature, but they were strong. They hadn't even