Chapter 438

In the living room of the Stone family's second branch, Aster was happily playing with her little grandson while giving Gwen various instructions on childcare. At the moment, Collin was cradled in Finley's arms. Even Second Uncle had come over to dote on the child. To an outsider, the scene would have looked heartwarming—as if they were the perfect family. Gwen swallowed the self-mockery and bitterness rising in her throat. She kept her head down, silent, which made Aster assume she was listening attentively. "The old man has made it clear," Aster said, her tone firm. "There won’t be any more children in the future—unless you’re the one to bear them. So don’t worry, Finely will only have this one child. Make sure you take good care of him." Gwen lowered her head further and murmured a soft, "Mm." Aster couldn’t hide her distaste for her daughter-in-law’s timid demeanor. 'If only she had Ariana’s temperament,' she thought bitterly. 'Someone who could support her husband, raise a child,