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?

Hoven family had three daughters. Her eldest sister had two kids, both taking their father's surname. Her younger sister didn't have kids yet, but her husband was a foreigner, so if they gave their child a

back to Kingston Pierce for various reasons. If he had children,

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

years, she had worked tirelessly to clear the Pierce

it be

mothers were gracious and recommended the other family's surname, so

circle of advisors, asking her two best friends, Mona

was firm and confident. "Pierce,

"Why?" Emelie asked.

you never heard that joke? The four most common surnames

he'll inherit your wealth and become the next powerful CEO. They have

How did it sound so absurd yet make

she was. "First of all, all your legal documents like your identity card and

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

I'm voting for Hoven to avoid this ticking time

name "Emelie Hoven" is

very poetic and

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

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

Jayden 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 it's a

shot down

have the

a boy have the last name Hoven?" another person

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

deliberation, they still hadn't decided even

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

wreck. He couldn't stand still, couldn't sit still, and eventually

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

knew he would be scared, but he hadn't

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

fact that they'd have to cut her open to extract a lump of flesh from within her. Thinking about

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

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

dropping to his knees and begging the heavens. If they had to take something away, take it from him,

was quick. By the time he finished his cigarette and

the gender of the child, William rushed inside to

side.

forehead beaded with cold

front of her, burst into tears. His tears

cracked as he asked, "Does it hurt? Does

red from crying, she finally

cried.