A few months later, Caia gave birth to a baby boy. August was over the moon. He looked at his son with eyes full of love and named him Alexis Martins.
Baby Alexis was so cute, he took after his father. Aunt Rose had tears of joy. The Taylor and the Ford family were overjoyed.
When baby Alexis was six months old, his parents took him to church for the baby dedication ceremony. He was adorable in his white suit. His father was handsome in a cream suit and his mother was stunning in a knee-high cream dress.
The Taylor family, the Ford family, and the Evans family were present during the baby’s dedication ceremony. After the ceremony, His Mercy restaurant delivered the food to the church. It was a joyous celebration.
In the blink of an eye, it was Lily’s twenty-first birthday. Aunt Elizabeth and Lily decided not to compete with Avery.
Lily wanted to celebrate her twenty-first birthday party at Havana Club. Then she asked her aunt to throw her a party at Havana Club. Aunt Elizabeth handed a cheque of two hundred thousand rand to her beloved niece.
When Elizabeth had a miscarriage, it was the darkest time of her life, but Lily gave her support until she was back on her feet. She was in a deep depression. However, Lily never gave up on her.
Lily invited her close friends, but Jamie was not on the guest list because she didn’t want to offend her aunt.
Aunt Elizabeth booked a private room for her beloved niece. She also arranged transport to drop her niece’s friends at their homes after the party.
The party started at 6 pm. It was an open bar. The theme was jeans and pink shirts. The party was lively and wild. Lily and her friends drank, sang, and danced until the wee hours of the morning.
Lily woke up around 1 pm. Her head was throbbing. She washed her face and brushed her teeth, then she headed to the kitchen to cook the hangover soup. Jamie had taught her how to prepare the hangover soup.
Aunt Elizabeth’s eyes lit up when she saw her beloved niece and asked, “How was your party, my dearest niece?” Lily smiled brightly and replied, “I wish you were there, Auntie. It was the party of the century. Thank you for everything, Auntie.”
Aunt Elizabeth smiled and said, “I am glad that you enjoyed yourself. Was Jamie there as well?” Lily shook her head and replied, “I am still holding a grudge against him for breaking your heart, Auntie.”
Aunt Elizabeth’s eyes were brimming with tears, and she replied, “Maybe one day he will come back to me. The love that we shared was magical.”
Lily didn’t want to hurt her aunt by telling her that Jamie was a womanizer and that he had multiple lovers.
It was Saturday morning, Avery’s twenty-first birthday banquet. It was held at His Grace Hotel. The Shelton family and the Ford family came to celebrate her birthday with her. The banquet was a lavish affair.
Mr Taylor senior was the happiest of them all because his precious grandson promised to give him his great-grandson when his granddaughter in love turned twenty-one. He couldn’t wait to hold the little bun in his arms.
Mr Barrett senior was bragging about his grandson, Xander, who he brought his girlfriend to him to take a look. They congratulated him. Mr Forbes senior turned to Mr Woods senior and asked, “Has Hunter found a girlfriend yet?”
Mr Woods senior shook his head and replied, “Not yet. Portia was the best thing that ever happened to my precious grandson. When he realized his mistake, it was too late. I heard that Portia is happily married now. I liked that child a lot.”
Xavier took a microphone and started singing a ‘Happy Birthday song.’ His voice was effortless and smooth as silk.
Xavier walked to his wife grinning from ear to ear and gave her a set of car keys. He looked at his wife with gentleness in his eyes and said, “Happy birthday, love of my life. I thank the Lord for blessing me with you.”
Then he pulled his wife into his embrace and kissed her on her forehead. He had bought her a sleek red Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG.
It was the first time Avery heard her husband singing. She felt goosebumps in her body. Her heart was overwhelmed with sweetness.
She flashed her husband a beautiful smile and said, “Thank you so much, my handsome husband. Your voice is so beautiful. I love you more.” Avery hugged him tightly and kissed him on his cheek.
Aunt Caia recorded her handsome nephew singing and posted it with some birthday banquet photos on social media.
The netizens were taken by surprise when they heard their dreamboat singing. The netizens praised his smooth voice. They wished the power couple a happily ever after.
Lily was scrolling on social media when she saw Avery’s birthday banquet photos on social media. She nearly fainted with anger when she saw Xavier singing for Avery.
Lily was overwhelmed with bitterness. Why was Avery so lucky? Xavier was supposed to be her husband.
Mr Taylor senior gave his granddaughter in love a piece of land. His friends gave Avery jewelry. Her mother-in-law gave her a heart-shaped red diamond necklace in a white gold setting with matching earrings.
Avery gasped when she saw the necklace. It was timeless and elegant. She hugged her mother-in-law and thanked her.
Aunt Caia kissed her on both cheeks and gave her a delicate emerald and diamond bracelet. Avery hugged her mother and thanked her.
Godmother Mia hugged her and gave her a designer handbag and spa voucher for a year. Avery smiled brightly and hugged her back.
Aunt Bridge beamed and gave her a painting of her and Xavier during their wedding. The painting was breathtakingly beautiful, evoking the emotions. Avery hugged her and thanked her.
Mrs Moss approached Avery smiling and said, “You are gorgeous, young Mrs Taylor.” Then she gave her a stunning His Goodness Resort painting. Avery hugged her and thanked her.
Mrs Moss never thought that she would rub shoulders with the wealthiest family in the country. After the Gala, she became Xavier and Avery’s fan. Xavier invited the Moss family to help his wife’s best friend.
Gabriella smiled brightly at her best friend and hugged her tightly. Then she handed Avery an engraved 18-carat white gold, Rolex Datejust Ladies watch. The watch bracelet was covered in diamonds. Avery hugged her back and thanked her.
Grandma Rose kissed her on both cheeks and gave her an exquisite blue diamond brooch. God Grandma Suzie gave her a yellow diamond pair of earrings. Avery hugged and thanked them.
Grandma Ford hugged her and gave her a rare and luxurious Himalayan Cashmere. Avery was beaming with joy and hugged her.
Her father and others gave her cars, pieces of land, share certificates, and property. Avery thanked everyone for their generous gifts. She was over the moon. The guests started leaving at 10 pm.