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?

both taking their father's surname. Her younger sister didn't have kids yet, but her husband was a foreigner, so

the Pierce family, Wesley hadn't changed his name back to Kingston Pierce for various reasons. If

whether the child's last name was Hoven or Pierce, it really was up to her. However, having that freedom just made her

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

it be

and Yennifer for advice. Both mothers were gracious

her circle of advisors, asking her two best friends, Mona and

and confident. "Pierce,

"Why?" Emelie asked.

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

How did it

on the other hand, approached it like the professional lawyer she 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'

be easier if they share your surname, Hoven, avoiding complications. It's not like

to avoid this ticking time bomb of an issue. And besides, Hoven

"Emelie Hoven" is

poetic and

it. Ashley's argument made so much sense. Hence, each last name

the voting circle once again, asking Elias, Jayden, Yelena, Lyle, and even Wesley. They contributed votes evenly,

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

shot down this

can't a girl have the last name Pierce?"

can't a boy have the last name Hoven?" another person

sorry for being a smartass.

deliberation, they still hadn't decided even

was cared for by the best doctors and nurses during delivery to minimize her pain. The doctors assessed her condition and opted for

the operating room, William was a nervous wreck. He couldn't stand still, couldn't sit still, and eventually went downstairs to smoke a

got sick. It had been years. However, at that moment, he needed to do something to calm his nerves. His hand trembled as he lit the cigarette, his palm damp

knew he would be scared, but he hadn't anticipated this level

that Emelie was healthy and that her pregnancy was going well. On top

they'd have to cut her open to extract

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 and regaining his

heavens would confiscate some of the

was so afraid. He even felt like dropping to his knees and begging the heavens. If they

finished his cigarette and

Emelie or the gender of the child, William rushed inside to

side.

on the bed, face pale as her forehead beaded with cold sweat. The anesthesia hadn't worn off, and she

her, burst into tears. His tears fell on her face, mixing with her

voice cracked as he asked, "Does it

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