Chapter 47

Finally, Bella will be out of the hospital today. I feel so relieved and happy that she recovers quickly. She misses our little girl already, so do I.

We checked out of the hospital after three weeks, and I've never felt more blessed than today. I helped Bella to my car and fastened her seat belt for her.

" Babe, I can do that myself, don't make a fuss." She giggled, but I answered her with a searing kiss to her lips then her forehead.

" Let me pamper you a little bit more, baby. Just sit back and relax. I got you." I winked at her and stole another kiss before closing her door. I rounded up to my side of the car and started the engine. I held Bella's hand while driving, but she reprimanded me.

" Liam, concentrate on driving, babe. You can have my hand and other parts of my body later at home." She told me and looked at me with apprehension.

" Baby, relax. I'm a good driver, and I'm driving at a normal speed." I calmed her down. I think she developed a phobia after what happened to them.

" I'm sorry, babe. I'm not comfortable riding a car after what happened. Don't worry. I will be fine after a while." She said, breathing heavily. I took her hand, kissed it, and then let it go.

" It's okay, baby, I understand. Why don't you close your eyes and lean your head on the back of your seat? I'm here, babe, I got you. I won't let anything happen to you, okay?" I told her and glanced at her. She nodded and leaned her head backward, closing her eyes.

I focused on driving and glancing at my girl from time to time. She was clasping the seat belt tightly and was breathing heavily. I wanted so badly to comfort her, but I need to hurry and bring us home. The sooner, the better.

After 20 minutes, I am already parked outside their house. I turned off the engine and took out my seat belt. I turned to her and cupped her face.

" Sweetheart, open your eyes. We're home, love." I told her. I unfastened her seat belt for her. Slowly she opened her eyes and let out a long sigh. She looked around and settled her gaze on me. I can see the fear in her eyes, and it pains me to see it there.

" Wait here, babe, I'll open the door for you, alright?" I told her, and she nodded her head slowly. I kissed her lips so tenderly and got out of the car. I opened her door and held her hand to help her out of the car. I steadied her before letting her go to get the bags out from the back seat.

I extended my hand to her, and we walked to their door slowly. I can feel her trembling still, so I put my arm around her and kissed her temple. It is currently 5 in the afternoon. I know her mom, my family, and our daughter is waiting inside for us.

They are giving her a surprise to welcome her home. That is why nobody came out to greet us. I asked her to open the door, pretending I left something in the car.

" Go on first, babe. I left my phone in the car. I'll be right behind you, okay?' I urged her in and stepped back. So she went and opened the door only to be greeted with shouts of surprise.

" Surprise!" Everyone cheered, and she stood frozen, shocked and happy. She looked back at me, and I grinned. I approached her and hugged her from the back.

" Welcome home, baby," I whispered and kissed her cheek.

" Mommy! Daddy!" Our little Princess ran towards us, and I lifted her in my arms. Bella hugged us both and kissed our little Princess all over her face.

" Hi sweet pea, I missed you so much, baby." She kissed Sophie's hand repeatedly, and I kissed my daughter's cheek as well, then kissed Bella's head.

" Welcome home, best. I am so happy to see you home." My sister Collette hugged Bella, then Aunt Agnes and my parents followed.

I guided Bella to the sofa and handed Sophie to her to sit on her lap. I then placed our bags inside her room and joined them outside. I sat beside Bella and our daughter, put my arm around them, and chatted with dad.

Mom and Aunt Agnes are in the kitchen, busy preparing dinner. I felt Bella's head lean on my chest and heard her sigh contentedly. I kissed the top of her head, and she looked up at me, smiling. I smiled back at her, whispered in her ear.

" I love you." Her smile widened, and her cheeks turned red. She looks so adorable. I pinched her nose and kissed her forehead. She doesn't need to answer. I can see it all in her eyes. The love she has for me shone brightly in her eyes, and I feel the luckiest man in the world.

" Hey, Cols, where's Todd?" I heard Bella asked Collette, who is sitting on the single couch beside her.

" He will be here later, babe. He has some urgent matters to attend to in the office. He said he's sorry he missed the surprise party but welcomes you home." My sister informed her.

" Oh, please thank him for me. We'll get together some other time." Bella said. Then my mom came out from the dining and informed us that dinner is ready. I stood up and took Sophie from Bella's lap and lifts her in my arms, tickling her.

I reached my hand to Bella to help her stand and wrapped it around her waist. We walked to the dining room together. My sweet Princess clinging to my neck while my darling girlfriend wrapped her arms around me. My heart feels like bursting with happiness right now.

How did I ever get so lucky? I got the girl of my dreams and was blessed with a sweet little angel. I looked around me, saw the most important people in my life surround us, and I thanked God for all these blessings.

Little did we know that a pair of eyes are watching us from the window, seething in anger. This person was pissed to see us so happy.

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They didn't know. Another storm is brewing and coming their way. I can only hope that they will stay strong and trust each other. A love this strong will be tested time and time again.