Three years later.....

"Mommy", Liam says, his big blue eyes bright as he enters the kitchen. "You called me?"

"Yes baby, I did", I smile innocently.

"Mommy was hungry so I ate all your halloween candies. I hope you won't be mad with me."

"It's okay mom", he comes forward and rubs my protruding belly. "You were hungry. I understand."

Liam is the sweetest boy. He has turned out to be the most gentle and understanding four year old boy.

"But baby are you sure?", I caress his head. "Mummy did really ate them all. Not a single one is left."

"It's okay", he kisses my belly and wraps his small arms around me. "The little baby was hungry and you were too. I can eat something else later or daddy can buy us more."

He is ever so caring. My beautiful little boy. Out of nowhere, I start crying. My hormones are heightened due to being almost eight months pregnant and Liam's caring heart always makes me cry. He is the sweetest angel.

I just wanted to see his reaction about me eating all his candies honestly because one thing about Liam is that he doesn't get annoy or angry quickly. He seems to think and analyze a lot of things before he gives out a reaction. And despite loving candies, he is not mad because I ate it all. He is so generous for his age.

"Babe", Stefan strolls in and his face morphs into a worried one at the sight of me crying. "What happened? Why are you crying?"

"Because of Liam", I sob.

"Sorry mommy", Liam apologizes innocently instantly in a sad and meek voice. "I made you cry."

His lower lip wobbles slightly and tears brim his baby blue eyes. He looks ready to cry as well and I start shaking my head. My poor baby. If only I could bend and pick him up in my arms!

"What did he do?", Stefan demands and looks at both of us in concern before reaching out to wipe my tears.

"Pick him up for me please", I tell him and he does it instantly.

"Liam don't cry baby", I choke out and caress his cheek affectionately.

"Mommy was just being silly. I am just crying because I love you very much and these are happy tears. You are the most beautiful and caring little boy and this is why mommy is feeling emotional."

"I love you too", Liam touches my cheek gently and tries to wipe me tears away.

"Daddy, mommy ate all the candies", he says to Stefan afterwards. "You need to buy more for her. She is hungry. The little baby too."

"Of course I will", he smiles at him. "And then we will have to take her to the dentist soon."

I smack his arm and sniff while he snickers.

"Do you want to watch a movie and then we can bake cookies later together?", he asks Liam.

"Yes", he answers excitedly. "I will bake cookies with you. It's so fun!"

"Don't cry mom", he adds for me. "We will bake cookies for you and then you can eat them. You can eat a lot. Daddy and I will make lots of them."

"I will", I sniff again and watch them leave the kitchen.

"Hey, are you okay?", Stefan asks a while later when he returns back.

"I am", I nod. "I was just pranking him that I ate all his candies. I saw a video on the internet where they pranked little kids that they ate all their candies to see their reaction. Liam's reaction was so cute and I ended up crying. He is such an angel."

"That's because you have been teaching him well", Stefan says proudly and caresses my bump. "You are a good mom baby and I know this one is going to be a sweetheart as well."

I nod smilingly and lean on him. "I am hungry."

"You are always hungry", he chuckles, earning a smack from me.

"That's because your little girl just wants food all the time. I have never feel so hungry in my life until I fell pregnant. I even dream about food while sleeping."

"Eat as much as you want love", he squishes my cheeks. "I got the chipmunk cheeks back. You look so cute."

This is the reason why he loves to see me eat. Because according to him, he loves to see my cheeks chubby and he thinks I will be even more beautiful with a little weight gain. Well, his wish did come true and honestly, with the little weight gain that I got after marrying him, I did noticed I was glowing even more. It's just a happy healthy weight gain which I am still glad that I got.

Later while Stefan and Liam bake cookies together, Esme calls and invites us for dinner. Ciara is getting married soon and everyday, she just wants to do something. Either a little party or dinners together.

When we arrive there, Esme welcomes us with a warm hug. Ciara is already here with Eliot, who is now her fiancé. Leo is also here with his cute boyfriend, Noah. They recently came back from their long vacation.

"There is my cutest peinguin waddling", Leo says teasingly as he comes forward to hug me. Stefan chuckles besides me, earning a death stare.

"Hello to you too Leo", I try to hug him properly but my stomach stops me.

"Let me kiss you cause I missed you so much", he says when we are not able to hug each other properly.

"Missed you too", I pout and wave at Noah. "Hey there. How are you?"

"I'm fine Jess", he smiles, his little dimple showing. "You look lovely as always."

"Hey buddy", Leo picks Liam up. "You are becoming more handsome everyday. I missed you so much."

"I missed you too uncle Leo", Liam answers. "Did you bring gifts for me?"

"Of course I did", Leo says and looks at me. "How can I forget about that when you have been calling me from your mother's phone every single hour?"

"Don't look at like that", I drawl. "You spoiled him too much."

"He called me when Noah and I were heavily having.....", he starts whispering to me.

"I get it", I stop him immediately. "Stop right there. Liam, darling , keep calling him whenever you want. Uncle Leo loves you too much. "

"Hey man", Eliot appears with Ciara who literally looks over the moon. She seems so happy which I am really glad for her.

Stefan and Eliot do their bromance hug or whatever they call it while Ciara comes besides me.

"You are glowing", I compliment her.

"So are you Jess", she smiles. "I can't wait to hold your little girl. I am actually counting days till she's here."

"One more month", I say with a sigh and rub my belly fondly. Everyone is already so excited for her. Ciara even insisted that she is having her wedding after she is born because she does not want to miss anything. I can already tell that my little baby girl is going to be so spoilt.

"Hey beautiful", Eliot gives me a side hug. "How are you doing?"

"Fine Eliot", I say and Stefan wraps his hand around me. "Just a little bit tired."

"Why you didn't told me?", Stefan chides me gently and guides me towards the couch.

"I do feel like a peinguin", I grumble. "I am literally waddling like one."

"Sit down", he says and looks at my feet. "They are still swollen. Do you want a massage?"

He starts lifting my feet but I stop him when I look around. Everyone is already looking at us.

"I want one", I say in a low voice. "But not here where everyone is watching. At home."

"Shall we go home then?", he inquires with concern. "You don't look okay."

"I am okay. And I don't want to leave yet. Ciara looks so happy", I insist. "I just feel tired a little bit because I was standing for a while and I feel so heavy".

"We'll try to leave soon okay", he presses a kiss on lips. "You need to rest."

We have dinner together with easy going conversation flowing around the table. Ciara talks animately about her wedding themes and all the decorations she wants for her big day. Eliot listens to her every word closely. He actually liked Ciara for a long time but never told her because she used to think that he was a womanizer. She would avoid him at all cost but in the end they fell for each other. All worked out in their favor and now they are going to get married.

"Where's Liam?", I ask Stefan when I don't see him sitting among us anymore.

"He went in the kitchen to get some water", he answers.

I get up to look for him because I start to feel uneasy suddenly. I walk in the kitchen but the maids are only there.

"Did you guys see Liam?", I ask them politely and gets a glare in return from one of them.

"He just walked out", one of them replies then give the mean looking one a scolding look. What is going here with them?

I walk away, looking around and stop suddenly when I see a little figure sitting outside on the bench in the garden. My motherly instincts are alert when I hear him crying. Is he hurt? I increase my pace for him and stop infront of him. I try to get down to be eye level at him but can't.

"Liam what's wrong?", I ask with concern, running my eyes on him to check any sight for wounds. "Why are you crying baby? Are you hurt?"

"Th-the girl, Ma-martha told me th-that I-I am n-not you-your ba-by", he sobs badly while trying to wipe his tears away.

What the hell?

"Liam", I wrap my arms around him. "You are my baby. It's not true. Hey look at me. You are my baby okay and who is Martha?"

"Sh-she works in the ki-kitchen", he hiccups while speaking and heavy teardrops are still running down his face.

"S-she told me th-that I was not in your b-belly like this b-baby and she said that y-you are n-not my m-mommy."

My stomach churns at his words. He looks so hurt and it pains me so much to watch him crying his heart out like this.

That fucking bitch! I am going to kill her!

"I am your mom Liam", I try to console him in a soothing tone. "And you are my son. Don't think about what that woman said to you. She is not kind and that's why she told you all this."

"But mommy", he sniffs and takes a small breath before speaking. "She told me that you won't love me anymore because this is what happen w-when a n-new baby is b-born. And b-because I am n-not your b-baby you w-will s-send me a-away because you will be bore from me."

"I am never sending you away from me baby", I start crying as well. His tears bring me so much pain. He is crying so much just because that bitch told him that he is not mine.

"Mommy will always love you. And your little sister loves you too. Do you remember what we used to talk about? Your little sister needs you always by her side because you are going to be her little protector in school or in parks. Just like superman like your favorite cartoon. You have to always help daddy to bake cookies and cupcakes for me and I have to always kiss you goodnight and we have to read books together. We all need and love you baby. You are our little superhero and we can't live without you."

"I d-do remember mommy", he wipes his face and looks at me with his big beautiful eyes. "You won't send me away right Mommy?"

"No my love", I kiss his head. "I am not sending you away. I will always stay with you."

"Was I in your belly too Mommy?", he questions after a while.

My heart starts to beat fast at his question. I don't want him to cry anymore so I really have to be careful with my words.

"Liam", I caress his cheek affectionately. "Not all mothers get their babies through their belly. Some get their babies through angels or through God's ways. And I got you through God baby."

I still remember how he had crawled up to me. His smiles was so angelic and in that moment, Liam had my heart already.

"God made you choose me. He gave you to me in my arms because he knew I needed an angel like you", I say and try my best to stop my tears. "And I am the luckiest one because you are my son. You are my heart baby and mommy loves you so much. Don't listen to other people."

"You w-won't stop loving m-me?", he sniffs while he tries to stop crying. He has turned red from all the crying.

"Never", I hug him. "I promise you. I will always love you."

"I love you too mommy", he returns my hug and I sigh, knowing that I have managed to reassure his little heart.

But that bitch Martha is going to regret ever opening her bitchy mouth with my son.

"I didn't want you to cry mommy", he adds in a small voice.

This must be the reason why he came here to cry by himself. He likes to keep things to himself instead of hurting others. Even in his small age, he is the most considerate little boy. He always think about others. But I don't want him to bottle his feelings up. I want him to tell me everything.

"You don't need to hide stuff from me just because I'll cry Liam", I wipe his face. "You can tell me everything that bothers you just like you tell me when something makes you happy. You can share anything with me and we will solve them like a puzzle together even if we cry together. Okay? You have to promise me."

"I promise to tell you if I am sad mommy and we can cry together", he vows and hugs me.

I wrap my own hands around his little frame and wait for his occasional hiccups to stop. He has really cried a lot.

"Liam go to daddy", I kiss his head. "I'll just come. It's cold outside. I don't want you to catch a cold."

He kisses my cheek before running inside. I take a deep breath to calm myself before getting up. I make up way back in the kitchen again and all of the maids look at me with concern and curiosity.

"Who's Martha?", I demand.

"That's me", the girl who was glaring at me earlier responds. I should have known it was this bitch.

"What have you been telling my son?", I ask angrily while she has the audacity to roll her eyes.

"The truth", she shrugs. "Is it not true? You will ignore him once your own child is born. That's what step mothers do. I am just warning him so that he will atleast be aware when you start ignoring him. Poor kid!"

"He is just a child!", I almost shout, my blood boiling at her ignorance. "You shouldn't have told him all these bullshit! So that's what you people do huh? Gossip about people's life in the kitchen!"

The other maids look down in shame but Martha just shrugs.

"Come on, I did him favor", she grins. "Once your own child is here, you are going to start treating that boy like thrash...."

"Shut your fucking mouth you bitch", I slap her and without giving her time to react, I start pulling her outside the kichen by her hair.

"Jess!", Stefan exclaims in shock when he sees me dragging her by hair. "What are you doing?"

Everybody gasps when they see me and Liam runs towards his father to hold his hand.

"Leave me", Martha struggles and tries to push me down. "Let me go you fat bitch!"

I almost stumble down but Stefan catches me quickly, his eyes wide and frighten. I feel my anger doubling and my jaw clenches when she tries to push me again.

"You do not do that in front of me bitch!", Leo snaps and holds Martha's hand instantly. "You do not push my pregnant best friend and think you can get away from it! What did she do to you Jess?"

"She made Liam cry Leo", I say angrily. "I found him crying his heart out because she told him that I am not his mother and I am going to send her away once the baby is born!"

"What the fuck is wrong with you?!", Stefan roars angrily at her. "Does my mother pay you to gossip in the kitchen and if you dare touch my wife again, I will make sure these hands of yours won't be able to do anything for the rest of your life!"

"B-but Sir", she stammers and cowers back. "I just told him the truth...."

"What the hell is wrong with you Martha?!", Esme exclaims angrily. "You need to get the hell out of here right now!"

"Let me take the thrash out", Leo drags her out while she keeps struggling against him. He is threatening her as they leave.

Liam looks at me with a smile and I wink at him. Stefan stares at me angrily and that's when I realize that I nearly fell down.

"Jess are you okay?", Ciara asks with worry. "You nearly...."

"I'm okay", I stop her before she can continues her phrase knowing Stefan is going to get even more angry with me.

"That was reckless Jess", Eliot points out with a hint of anger in his tone.

"I am so sorry about that darling", Esme apologizes and looks at me and Liam with a sad gaze.

"It's not your fault Esme and I'm okay everyone", I assure them with a smile. "And Liam is okay too, aren't you baby?"

He nods and comes to hold my hand. "Can we go home now mommy? You said you will tuck me in and read a bedtime story for me."

"I will", I stroke his hair, fondly.

"Let's go daddy", Liam chirps happily and when I look at Stefan, he gives his son a loving smile.

We bid everyone goodnight and walk outside. Liam suddenly remembers that he did not kissed his grandmother before leaving and runs inside searching for her. I look at Stefan and he is still angry with me.

"Stefan", I call his name gently. "Are you angry with me?"

"What the hell were you thinking Jess?!", he snaps furiously. "Do you even realize that you could have hurt yourself and the baby?!"

"But I didn't", my voice is meek. "You caught me on time."

"What if I was not there?!", he demands. "You have to stop being reckless Jess! It's not only you anymore. You are carrying our baby. Do you how I felt when I saw that you were about to fall?! My heart nearly stopped."

"I'm so sorry Stefan", I apologize and my voice breaks as I continue. "When I saw Liam crying like that, I got so angry and she looked so proud for telling him that I am not his mother. You should have seen him crying. He was not even able to speak properly. He was hurting so much and I will go after anyone who tries to hurt Liam intentionally. I already did the mistake of not protecting him once but not again. He is the sweetest boy and I can't let anyone hurt him. He doesn't deserves that."

Stefan sighs as he pulls me in his arms. I feel him kissing my hair while he rubs my back. "I get it baby but you should be careful. I don't want you to get hurt."

"I promise to be careful and I knew you would have hold me if she did pushed me", I claim because he was already by my side within a minute when he saw me dragging her out.

"Stop crying now", he says and wipes my face gently.

"Let's go mommy", Liam comes out. "I already kissed granny goodnight."

"Let's go", I smile and ruffle his hair.

"Daddy can you pick me up please?", he asks Stefan. "My feet hurts."

"Sure buddy"

Stefan picks him up and wraps his other hand around me.

"I love you", he murmurs for me in my ear and kisses me.

"I love you more", I tell him tenderly.

And just like that we walk further together towards our home and life. Who knew the struggling girl like me could ever have a chance to have such a loving family full of love and laughter. But like I have always believed, God is full of surprises. I did asked him for a miracle once and he showed me Liam. And through him, I realize the real meaning of true love. Love is giving, beautiful, full of light and hope and it gives you reason to keep pushing everyday.

I just pray to God that everyone gets to experience this pure love just like I am. I am forever grateful for working in that crappy restaurant because now I get to have my happily ever after with the love of my life and my two babies.

And for all those who are still struggling, keep holding on because God will send an angel for you one day. He sent me one and he will send one for you too.

Just keep going

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And just like that, this story comes to an end.

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