Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 921 William's Moon

After the surgery, Greta stayed in the ICU for a week. The doctors kept a close watch to make sure there were no complications, like vasoplegia syndrome. Once they confirmed she was in the clear, they moved her to a regular

room.

She stayed in the general ward for another two weeks. It wasn't until her health had improved significantly that the doctors allowed her to go home.

Emelie finally felt the weight lift off her chest seeing her mother able to take care of herself again.

With only a week left before her due date, she could now shift her focus back to herself. She almost forgot that she had come back to Cedonia to give birth.

It was October in Capebatt City, which was the perfect time of year. was cool and comfortable but not freezing cold.

Emelie sat on the mat by the window, the fresh autumn breeze stirring the trees in the courtyard outside. The soft rustling sound was soothing, almost like a lullaby.

As she snacked on some fruit, she watched William pack up the things she'd need for the hospital. Something crossed her mind.

"William, have we forgotten to talk about something important?" Emelie asked.

"What's that?" William replied.

"The baby's name!" Emelie exclaimed.

William chuckled. "Didn't we agree to wait and see if it's a boy or a girl first?"

They'd probably only have one child, so they wanted to keep the surprise until birth. Even though they could have asked the doctor about the baby's gender during the checkups abroad, neither of them had, so they still had no idea.

Emelie tilted her head. "Well, we can at least settle on the surname and a nickname."

William folded her nightgown neatly and placed it in the suitcase. "I think that is something you need to think about."

"Why?" she asked.

"Because you need to figure out whether the baby's surname should be Hoven or Pierce," William said.

Emelie smiled. "You're not going to fight for your family's last name?"

"The Middleton family? What right do they have to claim the last name?" William loathed that last name.

"Why is it a tradition for wives to take their husbands' last names? Why isn't there a tradition of a husband taking his wife's name? I'd happily take yours," he added.

Emelie struggled to form a response as she stared at him. "Keep your distance from Elias. Your antics are starting to resemble him a bit too much."

It was sometimes overwhelming for her. What was she supposed to do about her husband who turned into a lovesick fool in his middle age?

However, she was still facing a dilemma. Should the baby take her last name, Hoven? Or her biological father's, Pierce?

Her eldest sister had two kids, both taking their father's surname. Her younger sister didn't have kids yet, but her husband was a foreigner, so if they gave their child a Cedonian name, they would definitely have

name back to Kingston Pierce for various reasons. If he had children, their Cedonian names

Hoven or Pierce, it really was up to her. However, having that freedom just

family gave her life. After all these years, she had worked tirelessly to clear the Pierce family's name. It seemed fitting for a new life to memorialize or witness

it be Hoven or

for advice. Both mothers were gracious and recommended the other family's surname, so it

of advisors, asking her two best friends, Mona

was firm and confident. "Pierce, of

"Why?" Emelie asked.

joke? The four most common surnames

inherit your and William's wealth. I mean, William's broke now, so he'll inherit

How did it sound so absurd

was. "First of all, all your legal documents like your identity card and bank letters still list you as 'Emelie Hoven'. The name 'Mandy Pierce' isn't

your wealth and properties, it'll be easier if they share your surname, Hoven, avoiding complications. It's not like Wesley, who got pushback from the Cronus family for

I'm voting for Hoven to avoid this ticking time bomb of an issue. And besides, Hoven is a pretty uncommon surname. Whether it's for a boy or

"Emelie Hoven"

poetic and

so much sense. Hence, each last name

once again, asking Elias, Jayden, Yelena, Lyle, and even Wesley. They

the baby's gender a surprise, why not leave the last name up to fate too? If it's a girl, go with Hoven.

shot down this

can't a girl have the last

boy have the last name

attacked. "I'm sorry for being a smartass. I'll refuse my

of deliberation, they still hadn't decided

doctors and nurses during delivery to minimize her pain. The doctors assessed her condition and opted for a

wheeled into the operating room, William was a nervous wreck. He couldn't stand still, couldn't sit still, and

However, at that moment, he needed to do something to

scared, but he hadn't anticipated this level of

her pregnancy was going well. On top of that, the baby's weight and size were

fact that they'd have to cut her open to

would be an accident. He feared that fate would decide he was a bastard who didn't deserve the happiness he had after getting back together with the love of his life

the blessings he had received, thinking

If they had

the time he finished his cigarette and changed his clothes, it wasn't long before the

waiting for the doctor's update about Emelie or the

side.

as her forehead beaded with cold

front of her, burst into tears. His tears fell on her face,

asked, "Does it hurt? Does it

red from crying,