Madeline’s POV

The moment I heard the doctor say we have a baby boy, I couldn’t stop myself from feeling so happy, and as I watched my husband’s face filled with joy, I felt like I was in seventh heaven. I couldn’t wait to tell them in Archois, and I am sure they will be all excited to learn about the gender of our baby.

“Are you happy that it was a boy?” I asked my husband after we got inside our room.

“Of course, and it would be alright with me either it is a boy or a girl, Madeline; I can’t wait to be a dad.” He said.

“Me too; I can’t wait to be a mom,” I responded, and he pulled me closer with him, and then he kissed my forehead, cheeks, and lips.

“Take a rest, for now, my love. I need to read some emails.” Hunter said, and I nodded my head as he guided me towards our bed. I fell asleep right away, and I was dreaming a beautiful dream with my husband and our baby boy. I was smiling when I felt fingers caressing my face, and when I opened my eyes, I found Hunter gaping at my face.

“Hey, why didn’t you wake me up, my love?” I asked, and he beamed at me.

“It was okay, Maddie. It is still early for dinner; I want you to have enough sleep so you will be healthy and will give birth to a healthy boy.” He answered with enthusiasm.

“Don’t worry; my aunt Francine made sure I would eat healthy food every day,” I responded as I clung to my husband, and as I looked back on all the things I have been through, I never expected I would have this kind of life, and I felt so grateful for everything that we have.

My grandfather was excited to learn that he has a great-grandson.”That would be lovely, and I hope you will name him after Frank, it can be his second name, as long as you will name him after my son, that is my only wish, and I think I am given another chance to make up with my son through your child. I promise I will be a great-granddad.

“My grandpa declared as we were eating our dinner, and I smiled at him.”Of course, don’t worry, grandpa, I will name him after my dad; I am sure it would be alright with my husband,” I said as I looked at Hunter sideways.

“Of course, Frank was close to me, and he was like a family, and I never thought he would become my father-in-law.” My husband responded, and I thought of a second name that would suit our baby.

I never expected my aunt would have a surprise baby shower for me. I was in my third trimester when I was shocked the Divenson family arrived in my grandpa’s estate, and this time the Morigan family came with them, including Tony, and I was a little disappointed that Jack didn’t go with them.

I felt glad Calixto, together with his wife and children, came, even Captain Noah and Karen surprised me, and I couldn’t believe they would give me this kind of happiness, and I felt so thankful that my aunt knew who are the most important people in my life.

The baby shower reception took place at one of my grandpa’s hotels. And it was indeed a beautiful night for all of us, and I got another chance to be with my family and friends.

“Thank you so much for coming, Karen,” I said when I found her at the table alone since Noah was talking with my husband and grandpa, and the upbeat music in the background made the entire place so lively.

“Of course, I will never let this opportunity pass. Madeline, I was surprised when I learned you were actually the wife of Hunter Divenson, but nothing can prepare the shock when I was informed you were Hector Grant’s granddaughter.” She declared, and I could see the amazement on her face while I was smiling at her.

“I know you look so beautiful, but I never expected you to be that rich; I looked up to your grandfather since he is the richest man in this country, and I felt so honored and privileged that I met his granddaughter in person.” She added.

“I am not that rich, Karen, and it was my grandpa’s wealth, not mine,” I replied.

“Everyone in Neospoli was talking about you and wanted to be like you ever since your grandpa introduced you to the public as his heir, it was your grandpa’s wealth, and he will pass it down to you, so you are filthy rich, Madeline.” She said with a wide grin on her beautiful face.

“No wonder many wanted to take you, Madeline, and I could tell right now, your security is tight; your husband and grandpa don’t want anything to happen to you since you are carrying the heir of Grant’s empire.” She added.

It wasn’t easy to be me, but I will never wish to be someone else because I love my husband dearly, and I felt so lucky and blessed to become Hector Grant’s granddaughter.” I declared.

“Of course, Madeline.” She said, and she joined the girls when the games started, and I felt my husband’s arm curled around my shoulders as we watched the girls having fun as they participated in the parlor games.

It was so funny, and I couldn’t stop myself from crying and laughing as I realized that my grandpa Hector and aunt Francine were true to their promise that they would make sure I would never feel lonely while I was staying at Grant’s castle.

Lily was so happy when she learned she would have a nephew, and watching her joined her sister and my friends played the game of who could finish putting diapers on the dummy baby. I couldn’t believe Gina would win, and I didn’t know my best friend was good at putting on a diaper, and I couldn’t wait to do the real thing.

“Thank you, Gina, for coming back here in Neospoli for me,” I said after pulling her away from the crowd since I wanted to be alone with my best friend.

“Are you kidding me? Riding in your grandpa’s private plane was another experience for me, and I was able to try everything only wealthy people can afford because of you.” My best friend declared.

“The accommodation would always be a surprise, like now, we are staying here in this five-star hotel, and I don’t know maybe next time on your father’s beach resort or to his island.” My best friend said, and I couldn’t stop myself from grinning as I could feel Gina’s excitement.

“But above all, nothing can be compared to the joy I felt every time I see you with great happiness and contentment in your face, and I felt so proud that I am still your best friend, you didn’t forget me even if you are now among the richest women in the world.” She added, and her face turned solemn.

“Gina, you will always be my best friend, and I know you will always be there for me even if I become the poorest girl on earth, and I will never barter you with anything,” I said.

“Not even with Hunter?” She asked, and my face fell even if I knew my best friend was only joking; because I thought, what if it will happen in the future that I need to choose between my husband and best friend.

“Hey, don’t look sad; I was only kidding, Maddie; besides, it will never happen that I will ask you to choose between Hunter and me. I know he is your life, and I will always be here to support your relationship with your husband, and I felt so happy that he looked so delighted every time he looked at you with tenderness and full of love.” Gina added.

“And as your BFF, it would be enough for me to see you that happy; this is all my wish for you, Madeline,” Gina said, and I hugged my best friend, and she laughed when she felt my bump, and then she caressed my tummy.

“I can’t wait to be an aunt, Maddie.” She declared with a wide grin on her face.

“Yeah, I can’t wait to be a mommy too, and my excitement was killing me, Gina,” I said, and we both smiled at each other.The shower party ended, and it was really fun, and I knew my grandfather had a great time, and then he asked my husband, Clark, Parker, Tony, Uncle Paul, and Calixto to have a drink with him at the bar located at the ground floor of the hotel.

“Hey, my sweet Madeline, I will join grandpa and the boys to have a drink. Would it be alright?” My husband asked, and I gave him a sweet smile.

“Of course, enjoy your night, my love; I will ask Lily or Gina to accompany me to the VIP room,” I said, and he caressed my face and gave me a quick pecked on the lips before he walked away from me. I smiled when I realized my family and Hunter’s family got along, and I couldn’t wish for more.

When I looked around, I could no longer see the girls, so I walked my way out from the grand ballroom of the hotel and strode carefully towards the elevator; and when I got inside, I saw someone running towards the elevator, and I pressed the stop button as I realized she wanted to ride the elevator.. I smiled at her when she got inside, but I wondered why she was looking daggers at me, and before I could react, I felt something hit my neck, and total blackness followed as I lost consciousness.