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

changed his name back to Kingston Pierce for various reasons. If he had children, their

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

the Pierce family gave her life. After all these years, she had worked tirelessly to clear the

it be

Greta and Yennifer for advice. Both mothers were gracious and recommended the other family's surname, so it was still a tie at

circle of advisors, asking her two best friends, Mona

answer was firm and confident. "Pierce, of

"Why?" Emelie asked.

never heard that joke? The four most common surnames for domineering CEOs in fiction are Pierce, Johnson, Williams, and

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 powerful CEO. They

was speechless. How did it

other hand, approached it like the professional lawyer she was. "First of all, all your legal documents like

wealth and properties, it'll be easier if they share your surname, Hoven, avoiding complications. It's not like Wesley,

better safe than sorry. Hence, I'm voting for Hoven to avoid this ticking time bomb of an issue. And

name "Emelie Hoven"

very poetic and

sense. Hence, each last name received a

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

leave the last name up to fate too? If it's a girl, go with Hoven. If

shot down

the last name Pierce?" someone

can't a boy have the last name

Jayden said, feeling a little attacked. "I'm sorry for being a smartass. I'll refuse

deliberation, they still hadn't

during delivery to minimize her pain. The doctors assessed her condition and

nervous wreck. He couldn't stand still, couldn't sit still,

moment, he needed to do something to calm his nerves. His hand trembled as

but he hadn't anticipated this

him that Emelie was healthy and that her pregnancy was going well. On top of that, the baby's weight and size were ideal, so Emelie wouldn't suffer

stop thinking about the fact that they'd have to cut her open to extract a lump of flesh

would be an accident. He feared that fate would decide he was a bastard who didn't deserve

heavens would confiscate some of the blessings he had

his knees and begging the heavens. If they had to take something

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

update about Emelie or the gender of the child, William rushed

side.

face pale as her forehead beaded with cold

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

cracked as he asked,

red from crying, she finally realized how red