Chapter 343

　　Catherine's POV 　　It was early in the morning. 　　At breakfast, Blake brought up the engagement. The others were very supportive. No one had any objections. 　　Emerson was simply thrilled. He rarely came down to have breakfast with us. Hearing that Blake and I were going to get engaged, he said excitedly, "That's great! The sooner the better!" 　　Hedwig stirred the oats in her bowl, pouted, and asked, " Daddy, Mommy, after you get engaged, can I have a younger sister?" 　　Everyone was amused by her words. 　　I was the only exception. I blushed. Blake's gaze swept across my face, and he gently put his arm around my slender waist under the table. 　　I was startled and quickly pushed his unruly hand away. 　　"Hedwig, no talking when eating. Have you forgotten?" I was worried that Hedwig might say something blunter, so I reprimanded her softly. 　　"I'm sorry, Mommy." Hedwig immediately became obedient again. 　　"Catherine, are you on vacation? If not, you can go to work. I will take care of the k