Miss Independent (BWWM - Book # 1 / Complete)

Chapter 59 - Baby For?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Bliss's

I am so happy we finally have some normalcy in our lives.

And guess what? Cris and Ryan wanted me to have the reward money. Of course, I told them I couldn't accept it. But everyone said it was because I recognized Chase as Cade.

"Bliss, without you seeing that, Kamea and Layla would still be missing. You have no idea how special you are for that. I am forever grateful and in debt to you," Cris said.

I was truly touched. That money will grow interest and will be split between our kids.

Layla gave birth to Natasha exactly on the 8th. Natasha is absolutely adorable. The doctor gave Layla the okay to fly, so the family is flying back to New York with Shane this morning.

Kim and I found the perfect space for another location for my business. I just can't believe the success that has happened so far. And the makeup order for Layla's company is being shipped to her locations. Now, I just need to work on my Barbados location.

Shane didn't want me to stay alone, so Andrea and Mason were with me. I have been sick with the flu for the last couple of weeks.

"Thank you both for staying with me. I hope you guys don't get sick too."

"You're welcome. With Shane gone and you not feeling well, Mason agreed that we should stay and help you get better. And, we are finally all free from Alexander and Chase."

"Yes, we are. Alexander and Chase are both right where they belong - dead and in the ground. We don't have to live in fear anymore. Now, I can't wait until this Grayson mess is over. Shane can't serve Grayson the court summons, but he is tagging along with the guy who can."

"Regardless of his role, he needs to pay, Bliss. And we will fly to Miami to see it."

"Ugh, I know. I just wanted to put it all behind us so that we can move forward. I don't want a dragged-out court case."

Mason added, "From what we have seen, Grayson will not do what Alexander did to you."

"That is true."

"Uh, Bliss, do you think your sickness is, uh, pregnancy? You have been nauseous, cranky, and irritable on a whole new level. I don't want to get your hopes up. But maybe take a pregnancy test to be sure."

Pregnant? What if I was? "I won't be able to get one."

"We'll go to the store and get you one."

"Thanks."

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Shane's POV

"Thank you, Shane, for letting us fly back with you. One day down the road, I am going to buy myself a plane."

"You're welcome, Layla. Let me know when you do. I can help you get one. And congratulations. Natasha is adorable."

"Thank you, Shane."

Kim and Austin both drove, so they packed their luggage in the trucks. Then, put Natasha and Logan in their car seats. My father came to pick me up.

Layla and Ryan waved goodbye, then both Kim and Austin pulled off.

I went to thank Jimmy and Marsha. Afterward, I got into my father's Cadillac, and we also left.

"Thanks for coming."

"You're welcome, Shane. Where are you staying?"

"At Bliss' penthouse. She gave me the keys."

"Okay. To the penthouse, we go."