"But I'm more worried about you being here alone," Gavin said, frowning.

"It's fine, Ransom is here with me. Besides, I'm not a child. I just promised Ulysses you'd go home to him. You should go," Rowena urged, gently pushing him.

Ransom stepped forward. "Gavin, you should go. I'll take care of my sister. And she's right, you just promised Ulysses you'd be home. If you don't go now, he'll think you two don't keep your word."

At that, Gavin put on his coat to leave. "Rowena, Ulysses and I will come pick you up from the hospital tomorrow morning."

"Okay," Rowena nodded.

Ransom walked Gavin out.

Ten minutes later, Ransom returned to the hospital room.

Rowena was lying in bed. "Is Gavin gone?"

"Yes, he's gone," Ransom confirmed. "Sister, are you crazy? You were actually going to let that daughter of his, the one with the terrible reputation, move in with you! Aren't you afraid she'd harm Ulysses? I've heard stories-she and her mother nearly destroyed the Gonzales family!"

Even though Granchester was thousands of miles from the Capital, Ann's notorious reputation had preceded her.

"What do you know?" Rowena glanced at Ransom. "This is what's called advancing by retreating. Gavin may seem like he has no feelings left for Ann, but she is his biological daughter. If I were to make a scene and oppose her, it would only fuel his guilt!"

Only by taking the high road for him, by saying all the things he was thinking, could she ensure Gavin would stand firmly on her side.

Although Rowena had only been with Gavin for four years, she knew him inside and out.

His biggest weakness was his indecisiveness. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed with his ex-wife for over twenty years before finally getting a divorce.

As long as she could make Gavin sever ties with Ann completely, a small injury like this was nothing.

And if Ann dared to show her face again, she had even more ruthless tactics waiting for her.

As she spoke that last sentence, Rowena's eyes narrowed. "I've already been through one failed marriage. This time, I will not allow anyone to destroy my family!"

Ransom understood instantly and smiled. "Sister, as long as you know what you're doing. I was just afraid your kind heart would get the better of you and you'd actually bring Ann home."

"Don't worry," Rowena said, a slight smile playing on her lips. "I'm not that foolish."

Two weeks passed in a flash.

Gordon once again accompanied Caitlin to the hospital.

When she got the report, Caitlin froze for a moment.

Seeing her hesitation, Gordon grew worried. "Honey, what is it? Is there something wrong with the baby?"

"The babies are fine," Caitlin said, shaking her head slightly, "but I don't think it's twins."

"You scared me," Gordon sighed in relief. "I thought there was a problem with the baby!"

Whether it was twins or not wasn't important to him.

What mattered was that Caitlin and the baby were healthy.

Caitlin turned to Gordon. "According to the ultrasound, I'm pregnant with triplets." Triplets!

"Three daughters?" Gordon exclaimed excitedly.

"It could also be three sons," Caitlin replied.

Gordon grinned. "As long as they're yours, I'll love them. I'm not one of those people

who prefers girls over boys!"

"Really?" Caitlin raised an eyebrow.

"Of course Gordon said, carrying

her bag in one hand and draping the

other over her shoulder. As long

youre the one giving birth, I'd love

them even if they were bowling pins."

In the doctor's office, Caitlin handed over the report.

The doctor smiled. "Congratulations, Mrs. Sylvester, it's triplets! And right now, the embryos and gestational sacs are developing very well. Just remember to come for your regular prenatal check-ups and get plenty of protein and iron."

Caitlin nodded. "Okay."

After getting the official confirmation, Gordon immediately called Beatrice to share the good news.

Then, he and Caitlin drove to the Gonzales family home.

Carey and Stuart happened to be home that day, playing cards in the garden with Fortune and Keira.

It was a June day, and the garden

ét

was in full bloom. A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, making it a perfect afternoon for a game of

cards.

Seeing Caitlin and Gordon arrive, Carey was surprised. "Freya, Gordon, what a surprise! What brings you home today?"

It was the 11th; normally, they wouldn't come over for dinner until the 15th or 16th.

Gordon smiled. "Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Catie and I are here to share some good news."

Caitlin nodded in agreement. "We are."

"What good news?" Fortune asked immediately.

Gordon pulled the ultrasound report from his bag. "Catie's pregnant. And it's triplets."

Gordon's voice was quiet, but his words landed like a bombshell on the tranquil afternoon.

Keira shot up from her chair, abandoning her beloved cards. "Really? Let me see, let me see the report!"

The Gonzales family had always been small. To think that Caitlin was now having three at once!

Stuart and Carey stood up at the same time.

Fortune was so excited he could barely speak. He looked at Caitlin. "Catie, is what Vest said true?"