The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 225

Four months later, Evelyn was seated in a grand hall as she watched Samantha and Ella walk down the aisle ahead of Rayna, decorating her path with flowers.

The grand hall was a vision of elegance, its high ceilings adorned with cascading floral arrangements and chandeliers that sparkled like a thousand stars. Rows of elegantly dressed guests filled the space, their murmurs of excitement creating a melody that mingled with the soft strains of the string quartet playing in the corner.

Seated at the same table with Evelyn were her parents, Derek's parents, and Liam, whose gaze was fixed on Maya, who stood poised in front of the hall as Rayna's maid of honor, dressed in a peach-colored gown flowing gracefully around her.

Evelyn sighed softly as she placed her hands on her well-rounded belly. She was nearly nine months pregnant, and her bump was impossible to miss beneath the flowing dress she wore. She was due any day now, and her glowing face was tinged with weariness. All morning, she had been having a mild case of running stomach, and even now, she felt like going to the toilet.

She was glad that she had turned down Rayna's request to be maid of honor; otherwise, how could she have managed it?

Rayna had wanted Evelyn to be her maid of honor despite her pregnancy, but Evelyn had been unable to work up the energy for it.

The last thing she wanted was to keep dozing off in front of the guests or, worse, to keep going to the ladies' room to empty her bladder every couple of minutes.

Evelyn smiled as her gaze met Derek, who stood tall and handsome behind Ethan at the front of the hall as his best man.

Ethan stood tall and proud in a sharp black tuxedo, his face a mixture of nerves and joy. Beside him, Derek adjusted his tie, a teasing grin on his lips as he whispered something that made Ethan chuckle, easing the tension.

Evelyn rose along with everyone, and every head turned as Rayna appeared, arm in arm with her father. She was radiant in her lace wedding gown, the fabric hugging her frame before flowing out into a delicate train. Her veil framed her glowing face, and her eyes were fixed on Ethan as though no one else existed in the room.

For most of the ceremony, Liam's gaze didn't leave Maya, whose eyes shone with happiness as she stood behind Rayna, holding Rayna's bouquet during the ceremony.

The ceremony was heartfelt and moving. Vows were exchanged, promises made, and Derek, dapper in his tailored suit, grinned at Ethan as he handed over the rings. He stood tall as Ethan's best man, a role he performed with pride and an occasional teasing comment. When the officiant declared them husband and wife, Ethan kissed Rayna with a passion that made the crowd cheer and clap loudly.

As the newlyweds descended the aisle, Evelyn dabbed her eyes with a tissue. "That was beautiful," she whispered to her mom, who smiled in agreement.

The reception began shortly after, with the hall now filled with music, laughter, and the clinking of glasses.

As the party progressed, Liam watched with concern as Evelyn shifted uncomfortably in her chair. He had noticed her discomfort all morning, and he didn't miss that she was becoming increasingly restless.

"You doing okay?" Liam asked concern etched on his face.

Evelyn offered him a tight smile, though her discomfort was clear.

"I'm fine," she said. "Just can't wait to be free from this."

Liam chuckled softly. "Well, you let me know if anything changes.

We will get you to the hospital in no time."

Derek's Mom chimed in with warm encouragement, and Claire gave her a reassuring squeeze on the hand.

Evelyn smiled, "I don't think it's going to be anytime soon," she said confidently and turned to Samantha.

"Mommy, I'm thirsty," Samantha said, and just as Evelyn reached into her handbag for Samantha's water bottle, a sharp gasp escaped her lips, and her hand flew to her stomach.

"Mommy?" Samantha called with wide eyes.

think-" Evelyn stopped, her face pale as her water broke in a sudden

beneath her, and she froze, her hand flying

broke," she said, her voice tinged with both

instantly taking over. "It's time, he said firmly. "We need to

calm to laser-focused in an instant. "Alright, Evelyn, stay

at the head table, paused mid-sentence as he noticed the commotion. His eyes found Evelyn's, and in an

on?" he asked, his gaze fixed on

as she reached out to Derek

happening?" Rayna whispered to Maya, her eyes filled with worry as

"No,

Enjoy

hesitated, looking between Maya

Evelyn out with their parents behind them while Liam hurried ahead to get the car. Rayna looked hesitant but then nodded. "Okay. We will stay for now and go after the first dance. Let's wrap things up here quickly,

each one gripping

having contractions all day. The contraction interval is so close now," Liam observed as he got behind the wheels of his car while Derek and Evelyn got into the backseat and Claire got into the front seat. Evelyn's Dad joined Derek's parents in their car with Samantha since Eric was too anxious

hand tightly; her face contorted with pain as contractions hit her like waves. "It's happening so fast," she panted, her voice

there soon," Derek assured her, though his own nerves were evident in the

the driver's seat, Liam glanced back in the rearview mirror. "We're five minutes

Evelyn snapped, her voice sharp with pain. "I

Evelyn's head fell back against the seat. "I

eyes widened, and he looked

she's crowning, we'll have to pull

another contraction gripped her. "I'm telling you, it's

"Well? Can you do it?" He asked, forgetting in his worry that he didn't want Liam or any other male to attend to Evelyn.

you just hurry?" Evelyn yelled impatiently, glaring at Derek for wasting their time asking

seated in the front passenger seat, turned around. "Her

side of the road. Derek's parents joined them, and while Rebecca got out of the car to join them, the men stayed back inside with

sure Evelyn was as

her grip on Derek's hand so tight it turned his knuckles white. "I can't do this," she sobbed, tears streaming down

Liam said firmly, his

We did this before; we are going to do it again. Just focus on your breathing and push when

moments, the

makeshift delivery room. Liam

in the back seat, his hands steady as Evelyn pushed with all her strength.

murmuring encouragement through

her cries.

effort. Evelyn pushed, her cries filling the air, and Liam guided the baby into the world with practiced ease. "Almost there,"

You've got this."

Evelyn delivered the baby. A loud, healthy cry filled the car, and Liam held up a tiny, squirming

boy!" Liam announced,

her body tensing when another contraction seized her. Her eyes widened in shock. "I think there's another one"" she said weakly, her voice trembling. "What?!" Derek exclaimed,

he quickly composed himself as he handed the first

delivery of her second baby. With a final, exhausted cry, Evelyn