Chapter 99

LINDEN

“Guys, I just came into your life months ago, and you took me and welcomed me with warmth and open arms. This morning, I’ve been thinking of what to say because there are no words enough to express how grateful I am to meet you all. Thank you for being there for us.” She looked at me as I stood next to her in front of our family, loved ones, and friends.

“Do the honor.” I smiled at her.

“Enjoy the dinner.” The surprise was about to be revealed.

“Oh, my God.” London was the first to react. Her eyes were wide. The moment she took the table napkin, the words It’s a girl were written on the plate. “I thought it was a boy. Congratulations.”

Everyone gushed and applauded as we revealed the gender of our baby to them.

“I know it.” Estelle’s mom had a teary eye as she lifted the plate that would be their gift from us, customized in Paris. “It’s beautiful, honey.”

Estelle went to her mom to hug her. “Thank you, Mom.”

“Well, we have a job