C145 She Could Finally Stand On Her Own

Everyone looked at him in surprise. Even Ben was shocked. Kelvin continued calmly. “The shares will be managed until she is old enough.” “Samantha her mother will keep hold of those shares until her daughter grows up, so she will receive a position within the company.”

The room became quiet. Samantha’s heart trembled. For the first time, she saw a future. Not for herself. But for her daughter.

With company shares, Monica would have security. With a position in the company, Samantha would have influence. Power. Protection.

Most importantly, she would no longer need to depend on her parents. She could finally stand on her own. She looked down at the sleeping child in her arms.

A long silence followed. Finally, she nodded. “I agree.” The room erupted with joy. Tracy immediately hugged her. Kelvin laughed loudly. The grandparents looked satisfied.

Even Ben felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders. Only Samantha knew the complicated emotions hidden in her heart. She was not marrying because she loved Ben. At least not yet.

She was marrying because she wanted a future where nobody could control her daughter. And for the first time in a very long while, that future finally seemed possible.

After dinner she went back to their room, she quickly picked up her phone and called her parents. The call connected almost immediately.

“Samantha!” Katie Heaps exclaimed excitedly. “How are you doing, my child?” “I’m fine, Mom.” Nicolas Heaps quickly joined the conversation. “We heard that everything is going well.” “ You have given birth to a daughter” they said.