A Fateful Chance — Chapter 36: WALTER BURLINTON-SWISS

Deandra's POV

Couple of months passed and I gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. My husband felt overjoyed because of the baby. A month after that, we decided to have a simple Christening event for my baby in the grand mansion. We invited a couple of friends and of course, the two daughters were present.

They looked at me as if I am their most loathed person that has ever lived. I can feel that they couldn't accept me as their stepmom until now.

Days, weeks and months went by quickly. My son is now three years old.

"My son is really handsome." My husband hugged me from behind as he rested his head on my shoulders while I let my baby play early in the morning.

"Yes. I know he will grow to be a handsome, fine man because his daddy is also handsome." My husband chuckled as soon as he heard my compliments.

"Walter is really cute." The baby cackled as he smiled.

"Do not spoil him with compliments. He might get used to it." I said as I gently touched the tip of my baby's nose.

"He's adorable, just like you." I smiled as I gently handed my baby to one of my personal maids. We're outside trying to give Walter his daily dose of vitamin D by exposing him to the direct sunlight as he is practicing his baby steps.

I appreciate my husband getting up earlier than usual just to be with me in doing my daily routine with my baby.

At times, I could see my two stepdaughters going out of the grand mansion as early as 7:00 AM. They were looking at us as if mocking. Priya is looking at me as she folded her arms. She also looked at my husband and raised her eyebrows.

"We'll be going ahead, dad."

My husband is sitting on his wheelchair and he lifted his head up as he gazed at both of them. They are wearing a fashionable short and a sleeved crop-top. They also wore a piece of boots that matched their pastel colored look.

"Okay. Please take care."

Priya looked at me again for the last time before she flashed an awkward smile. I know it is not sincere enough for me to believe it. Somehow, I am thankful that she's getting used to my presence every single day, from the moment they arrived from the U.S.

I noticed that my husband is getting weaker every single day. I noticed he only wanted to sit on his wheelchair most of the time. I decided to tell the maids to go back inside the grand mansion for my husband to rest.

"Are you sure you're alright?" I asked, too worried because of what I have observed from him.

"I am feeling a bit dizzy but I guess I'm fine. I'll just sleep for two to three hours. I am still feeling sleepy."

"Sure, love. Do you want me to sleep by your side?"

"That will be awesome, honey." I smiled as I hugged him. His smile alone made my worries fade away like smoke.

I noticed the health of my husband started to deteriorate when her two daughters arrived from the U.S.A. Denysse is a nurse by profession and she took over in telling the maids what medicines her father must take.

I have to retreat because I guess his daughters knew the health of their father more than anybody else. However, right now, I am starting to worry a lot.

When we arrived in his room, I was able to call one of my personal maids who has a background in medicine. I want her to check on the health of my husband right away. She checked his blood pressure and body temperature which my husband agreed after I insisted on it.

"Ma'am, Mr. Swiss is in good condition. I guess he just needs to rest." I sighed as I smiled at him.

"Thank you. That would be all." She nodded and she got all the things with her as she went outside our room.

He laid down the bed, flat on his back. I pulled the mattress up and turned on the air conditioner at room temperature.

"Thank you, honey." He smiled as he closed his eyes. I hugged him as I laid beside him, inching myself closer on his chest.

I also closed my eyes as I listened to his slow breathing that calmed my senses. He's taller than me that's why I could feel his lips on my forehead.

We woke up three hours after we took that long nap. It's almost ten in the morning when we decided to go outside for some snacks.

"Aren't you bored?" He asked me out of the blue. I shook my head from side to side.

"I am," He smiled as he held my hand.

"Let's go shopping then. Don't worry, my treat." Honestly speaking, that made me chuckle. I nodded. We went back to our room and got ourselves ready as we went to the mall.

"I know you miss doing this."

"Yes. It's my first time stepping inside the mall after I gave birth to Walter." He smiled when he felt that I am too excited in anticipating what to buy in the mall.

"I don't want to buy things for our son without your consent. I think I will enjoy buying his things with his mom by my side."

"You're having the right decision! Thank you love!" I hugged him from behind as I buried my head on his back while smiling.

"Anything for the love of my life. I want to make you happy, honey."

"I am happy since the time I met you. Thank you, love." He turned in front of me and held both of my hands. I met his gaze and he placed a smack on my lips that I couldn't help but close my eyes.

"I love you..." I am even shocked from what I just said.

"Do you mean it this time?"

I look into his eyes and I am seeing his melting gaze again. I was left speechless that I also wanted to ask the same question to myself.