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

hadn't changed his name back to Kingston Pierce for various reasons. If he had children, their Cedonian names would likely carry the

name was Hoven or Pierce, it really was

Hoven family had raised her, but the Pierce family gave her life. After all these years, she had worked

it be Hoven

Both mothers were gracious

advisors, asking her two best

was firm and confident.

"Why?" Emelie asked.

joke? The four most common surnames for

William's wealth. I mean, William's broke now, so he'll inherit your wealth and become the next powerful CEO. They have to have a

did it sound

legal documents like your

properties, it'll be easier if they share your surname, Hoven,

voting for Hoven to avoid this ticking time bomb of

name "Emelie

poetic and

about it. Ashley's argument made so much sense. Hence, each last name received a vote,

Lyle, and even Wesley. They contributed votes evenly, leaving Jayden to cast the deciding

keeping the baby's gender a surprise, why not leave the last name up

down

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

last name Hoven?" another

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

still hadn't decided even when Emelie

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

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

he needed to do something to calm his nerves. His hand trembled as he lit the

but he hadn't

that her pregnancy was going well. On top

have to cut her open to extract a lump

was a bastard who didn't deserve the happiness he had after getting back together with the love

heavens would confiscate some of the blessings he had received, thinking

felt like dropping to his knees and begging the heavens. If

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

about Emelie or the gender of the child, William rushed

side.

on the bed, face pale as her forehead beaded with cold

there in front of her, burst into tears. His tears fell

voice cracked as he asked, "Does it hurt? Does it

crying, she finally realized how red single monolids were