Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe) novel Chapter 519

This is the first New Year for our family of four.

The moment felt surreal, like living in a dream. Watching my two beautiful babies lying in bed, I could feel their warmth and smell their faint milky scent. They giggled as I got closer.

Everything seemed to be falling into place.

Carter's hand rested on my shoulder. "What are you thinking about?"

I snapped out of my reverie and looked up at the man beside me—so tall and gentle. Wrapping my arms around his waist and leaning my head against him, I smiled faintly.

"Carl, it feels like a dream. I'm really back."

Having been a spirit for months, it felt strange to be in a physical body again.

Carter sat on the bedside, pinched my waist, and pulled me into his lap, smiling gently. "Do you need proof that you're alive?"

The next moment, his lips met mine, and he murmured, "Chloe, you're alive, and that's all that matters."

Since my spirit form and through pregnancy, we'd been apart for over six months. His kiss was tender, making me feel like a fragile gem in his eyes.

I knew he was terrified the day I gave birth—seeing me so weak, lying in a pool of blood, on the brink of death. After months in bed, he was afraid of hurting me, even when kissing me, always so gentle.

"Carl ... "

Clinging to his neck, I felt a surge of emotions. My desire for him was not just physical; it was a deep-seated affection and longing. I wanted to make up for the lost days and all the fear and worry.

"Chloe."

As our eyes met, I wrapped my arms around his waist. Just as his kiss was about to land, we heard a cry.

"Boo hoo ... "

Neither of us had fully adapted to having two little babies yet, and I instinctively pushed him away.

Carter stood up straight as if he'd been caught doing something wrong, coughing lightly into his clenched fist.

Feeling guilty, I glanced at the children. Everett looked at me with big, bright eyes resembling Carter's, except for his eyes, which were like mine—pure and crystalline. When he saw me looking, he smiled, melting my heart.

Meanwhile, Everly's eyes were moist, and her long lashes still glistened with tears. I couldn't help but wonder if she would find someone who would cherish her as she deserved in the future.

"Everly must be hungry. I'll make her some formula."

Carter gently pushed me back down. "Your legs need rest for a couple of days. I'll handle it."

He was already adept at making formula for the babies.

As I held Everly, I tapped her nose lightly. "Sorry, sweetie, you've never had mommy's milk."

Everly stopped crying and blinked curiously at me, perhaps wondering why I looked the same but somehow different.

Suddenly, her mouth turned down, her brows furrowed, and I felt a warm sensation in my hand. A foul smell followed.

"Uh, Carl ... "