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CH 111
Months had passed by since Lucas regained his memory and Andrianne gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Ariel. It was a new chapter in their lives, one filled with happiness, joy, and a lot of sleepless nights.
Andrianne had never felt so happy and fulfilled in her life. She had always wanted to be a mother, and now that she was, she felt like her life had finally fallen into place. She spent most of her days taking care of Ariel, feeding her, changing her diapers, and watching her sleep.
Lucas, on the other hand, was busy with work. He had taken over his father’s company and was now the CEO. It was a lot of work, but he was happy to be doing something he loved. He spent most of his days in the office, but whenever he got the chance, he would come home to spend time with Andrianne and Ariel.
Their home was filled with laughter, love, and the occasional crying from Ariel. They had hired a nanny to help take care of Ariel, but Andrianne was always there to make sure everything was okay. Lucas loved watching Andrianne take care of their daughter; he had never seen her so nurturing and caring.
One day, Lucas came home early from work, and he found Andrianne sitting in the living room, rocking Ariel to sleep. He walked over to her, wrapped his arms around her, and planted a kiss on her forehead.
“You’re amazing,” he whispered.
Andrianne looked up at him and smiled. “Thank you, but I couldn’t have done it without you,” she replied.
Lucas sat down beside her, and they watched Ariel sleep. They talked about their plans for the future, their hopes, and dreams for their daughter. Andrianne talked about going back to school to finish her degree, and Lucas promised to support her in any way he could.
As they talked, Andrianne couldn’t help but think back to the difficult journey they had been through. She thought about her father and how he had tried to control her life. She thought about Emily and how she had tried to come between her and Lucas. But most of all, she thought about how far they had come, how they had overcome every obstacle that came their way.
Lucas noticed that Andrianne was lost in thought and gently took her hand. “What are you thinking about?” he asked.
Andrianne looked at him, and tears filled her eyes. “I’m just grateful for everything,” she replied. “For you, for Ariel, for our family.”
Lucas smiled at her and pulled her close. “I’m grateful too,” he said. “For you, for Ariel, for our love.”
Andrianne rested her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. She felt at peace, like everything was finally falling into place. She knew that there would still be challenges ahead, but she was ready to face them with Lucas by her side.
As the sun set outside, Andrianne and Lucas held each other and watched their daughter sleep. They knew that they had a lot to be thankful for, and they were grateful for every moment they shared together as a family.
Andrianne woke up early that day, she had planned to take her daughter Ariel to visit her mother’s grave. She had missed her mother so much, and she wanted her daughter to know about her grandmother.
As she dressed Ariel in a pink dress and white shoes, she thought about her mother. She missed her dearly, and she wished she was still alive to witness her granddaughter’s birth. She picked up the baby bag and headed out of the house.
Driving to the cemetery was a quiet affair. Andrianne spoke softly to Ariel, telling her about her grandmother and how she would have loved to have met her. As they approached the cemetery, Andrianne’s heart began to race. She parked the car and took Ariel out of the car seat.
Walking towards her mother’s grave, Andrianne felt a lump in her throat. She had not visited her mother’s grave in a while, and the sight of the headstone brought back a flood of memories. Tears began to stream down her face, and she held Ariel close to her chest.
“I miss you, Mom,” she whispered to the grave. “I wish you were here to see your granddaughter.” Ariel cooed in response, and Andrianne smiled through her tears. “This is your grandmother’s grave, Ariel. She was a wonderful woman, and I wish you could have met her.”
As she knelt down beside the grave, Andrianne began to talk to her mother. She told her about how she had met Lucas, how they had fallen in love, and how they had overcome all their obstacles to be together. She talked about the birth of Ariel and how much joy the baby had brought into her life.
“I wish you could have met Lucas and Ariel,” she said. “I know you would have loved them both.” She wiped away her tears and looked down at Ariel. “She’s beautiful, isn’t she?” she asked her mother’s grave.
Andrianne stayed there for a while, just talking to her mother. She told her about her hopes and dreams for the future and how she was determined to make her father’s company the best in the world. She promised her mother that she would take care of Ariel and make sure that she grew up to be a strong and independent woman, just like her grandmother.
As they got up to leave, Andrianne felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that her mother was watching over her and that she would always be there to guide her. She held Ariel close to her chest and whispered, “Thank you for everything, Mom. I love you.”
Lucas had been planning this date for weeks now. He wanted to make it special for Andrianne, who had been through a lot in the past few months. He had arranged for a private chef to come and cook them dinner, and had also set up a beautiful table on their terrace overlooking the city. Andrianne had no idea what was in store for her, but she was excited nonetheless.
As she entered the terrace, she gasped in awe. The view was breathtaking, and the table was set up so beautifully. Lucas was already there, holding their daughter Ariel in his arms. He walked up to Andrianne and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek.
“You look beautiful,” he said, gazing at her lovingly.
Andrianne blushed, feeling a surge of happiness. “Thank you,” she replied.
Lucas led her to the table, where they sat down together. The chef came out and introduced himself, and then went back to the kitchen to prepare their meal. Lucas poured them each a glass of wine, and then leaned back in his chair, looking content.
“I wanted to do something special for you,” he said, taking Andrianne’s hand. “You’ve been through so much, and you deserve to be treated like a queen.”
Andrianne felt a lump form in her throat. “Thank you, Lucas,” she said softly. “This means so much to me.”
They chatted amicably for a while, discussing their day and catching up on each other’s lives. Ariel sat in her high chair, cooing and giggling as they spoke.
After a while, the chef brought out their dinner. It was a delicious spread of grilled steak, roasted vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Andrianne savored every bite, feeling grateful for the meal and the company.
As they finished their meal, Lucas reached for Andrianne’s hand again. “I want you to know that I love you,” he said, his eyes intense. “And I love our daughter.”
Tears welled up in Andrianne’s eyes. “I love you too,” she said, her voice choked with emotion. “I never thought I would find happiness again after everything that’s happened, but you and Ariel have brought so much joy into my life.”
Lucas smiled, leaning in to kiss her. Andrianne kissed him back, feeling the passion between them. They pulled away, laughing softly.
“I think Ariel is getting tired,” Lucas said, looking over at their daughter, who was starting to doze off.
Andrianne nodded, feeling a sense of contentment. She felt grateful for this moment, for this family that she had created with Lucas. They got up from the table, and Lucas carried Ariel back into the house, with Andrianne following behind.
As they put Ariel to bed, Andrianne felt a sense of peace. She had finally found happiness, and it was all thanks to the love of her life and their beautiful daughter.