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?

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

hadn't changed his name back to Kingston Pierce for various reasons. If he had children, their

would have descendants. Hence, whether the child's last name was Hoven or Pierce, it really was up

had raised her, but the Pierce 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

be Hoven or

asked 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

and confident. "Pierce, of

"Why?" Emelie asked.

that joke? The four most common surnames for domineering

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

did it sound so absurd yet

legal documents like your identity card and bank letters still list you as 'Emelie Hoven'. The name 'Mandy Pierce' isn't recognized

it'll be easier if they share your surname, Hoven, avoiding complications. It's

ticking time bomb of an issue. And besides, Hoven is a pretty uncommon surname. Whether it's for a

name "Emelie Hoven" is

very poetic

sense. Hence, each last name

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

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

down this

a girl have the last name Pierce?" someone

a boy have the last name Hoven?" another person

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

week of deliberation, they still hadn't decided even when Emelie went into

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

wreck. He couldn't

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

he would be scared, but he

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

her open to extract

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

the

If they had to take something away, 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 room opened after he

or the gender

side.

as her forehead beaded with cold sweat. The

there in front of her, burst into tears. His tears fell on her face, mixing with her sweat and disappearing

voice cracked as he asked, "Does it hurt?

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