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Hailey sighed in relief as she watched her daughter enjoy her meal.
"We'll excuse you all. If you need anything, call the reception," Hailey nodded.
"Thank you, Doc," Cole said. Daisy then left with the nurse.
"Jealous?" Hailey teased her husband.
Cole smiled. "That she has your boobs all to herself now?"
Hailey nodded.
"Not really. I know it won't last forever. I'll survive."
The couple were quiet for a while as they watched Bella eat.
"You look sexy?"
Hailey blushed, glancing at her husband.
"I've seen you mother Enzo and Ollie, but this is so precious. I've never seen this before, and I love it so much."
"Daddy knows what to say to make us feel special, doesn't he?" Hailey cooed at her daughter, who was sucking her thumb with her eyes closed.
"Do you think she'd recognize your voice?" Cole asked.
"Not sure. But I know she'd recognize yours. You always sing and talk to her."
Cole smiled at the memory. "I'm definitely going to miss your bump and all the careful sex."
Hailey blushed, wondering how she got so lucky to have such an amazing man.
Three days later
"Surprise!!!!" Hailey placed a hand on her chest, trying to calm her heart rate as she took in the faces in her living room: Jess, Debbie, Aura, Ami, Moore, Ollie, and Enzo.
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But that wasn't all. The living room was beautifully decorated with welcome-home designs, and there was a gift corner overflowing with presents for little Bella. Cole smiled. He stood behind Hailey, holding the car seat where Bella slept soundly.
"How did you all get here?" Hailey asked, catching her breath.
"Mommy!!!!" Enzo and Ollie ran to Hailey and hugged her legs tightly.
She smiled, ruffling their hair. She crouched down and hugged her sons tightly.
Enzo pulled away first. "Thank you for giving us a baby sister."
"We're going to take care of her and protect her," Ollie added.
"I know you will. Why don't you introduce yourselves as her big brothers?"
Hailey kissed the twins before they ran to Cole.
Both twins crouched, looking into the car seat.
"She's so tiny."
"She's so pretty."
"Isabella, my belle?" Ollie giggled at Bella, who was sound asleep. "When you wake up, we can share my chocolates, okay?" Ollie added.
Cole smiled proudly at the twins' possessiveness.
Later that night
Hailey finished burping Bella and placed her in the bassinet beside her bed. She watched her daughter sleep until Cole entered the room. He kissed Hailey's cheek and sat beside her. "Thank you. You all made my day."
"It wasn't my idea. You know how Debbie and Jess love to throw parties."
Hailey smiled, nodding. "I'm glad we have them."
"Me too."
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Cole chuckled. "You almost cried when they said they got nothing for you, just Bella."
Hailey smiled. "They forgot the mother of the child."
"Well, I got nothing too, so that makes us even." Cole kissed her forehead.
"I've been waiting for you to cuddle me."
"Sure! But I need to give you your gift first."
"Cole…" She groaned.
"Yeah, you're welcome." He kissed her lips.
"Thank you, I don't know how I got so lucky to have you."
He smiled. "You haven't seen the gift yet."
"I don't have to. You always go the extra mile. Thank you for everything. I love you so much."
Cole's heart swelled with pride as he saw his wife's adoration. "I love you too, My Queen." The End.