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?

kids yet, but her husband was a foreigner, so if they gave their child a Cedonian name, they would definitely have the surname

Pierce for various reasons. If he had children, their Cedonian names would likely carry the

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

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

be

for advice. Both mothers were

her circle of advisors, asking her two

was firm and confident. "Pierce, of

"Why?" Emelie asked.

common surnames

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

How did it sound so absurd yet

legal documents like your identity card and bank letters still

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

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 a girl, it's got a certain elegance to

name "Emelie Hoven"

very poetic

Ashley's argument made so much sense. Hence, each last name received a vote, and the score

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

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

down this

girl have the last name Pierce?" someone

last name Hoven?"

fine," Jayden said, feeling a little attacked. "I'm sorry for

after a full week of deliberation, they still hadn't decided

during delivery to minimize her

room, William was a nervous wreck. He couldn't

that moment, he needed to do something to calm his nerves. His

be scared, but

her pregnancy was going well. On top of

they'd have to cut her open to extract a lump of flesh from

He feared that fate would decide he was a bastard who didn't deserve the happiness he had after getting

of the blessings

begging the heavens. If they had to take

C-section was quick. By the time he finished his cigarette and changed his clothes, it wasn't long before the door to the operating

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

side.

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

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

as he asked, "Does it

were red from crying, she finally realized how red single monolids were