"Hi, sweetie," I said. "We finally met. Daddy and Mommy will love you with all our hearts from now on."
I caressed my son's face as I mumbled to him. At that moment, I suddenly felt as though all my past sufferings were worth it.
God might've joked with me back then, but in the end, He gave me a happy ending.
Ethan and I were finally together.
Ethan tucked a stray strand of my hair behind my ear and said, "Evelyn, when I saw our son just now, I realized that…"
He paused, his eyes watering. "Meeting you is the best thing to happen in my life.
I gripped his hand, our fingers intertwining. "Meeting you is the best thing to happen in my life too," I told him. "I wouldn't have come this far without you."
"I love you. You're the only one I love in my life," he said, gazing into my eyes.
"I love you too." Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
After all that had happened in my previous life, I could finally let go of all my doubts and worries. Now, I could indulge in my hard-won love and happiness.
The doctor approached us with a smile and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Grayson, I understand that you're both bursting with joy right now, but Mrs. Grayson has just given birth and needs to rest. You can continue being all lovey-dovey when you get back home."
"Ah. Sorry." Ethan smiled awkwardly as he quickly let go of my hand.
A blush crept up my cheeks. Ethan was such a jerk for saying all those sweet words in front of others. Didn't he feel embarrassed in the least?
The doctor left after telling me what I needed to take note of after labor. I looked all worn out yet content with the baby in my arms.
"Thanks, Evelyn," said Ethan, sitting down at the edge of the bed beside me. I could see the love and concern in his eyes. "Giving birth isn't easy. I will take better care of you in the future."
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