Chapter 419

The second branch of the family had already given up on competing for the inheritance rights. Though deep down, there was still a tiny flicker of hope—a wish for some miraculous turn of events—they had consciously let go of that expectation. But even without the inheritance battle, they still needed a grandson. After all, having a grandson would earn them the attention of the family patriarch or matriarch, just like the third and first branches had. Besides, the Second Uncle and his wife naturally wanted to hold a grandchild sooner rather than later. The more prominent the family, the more desperate they were for descendants. Yet, despite all this time, Gwen’s belly remained stubbornly silent. After dinner, when they returned to the second branch’s villa, Aster fixed Gwen with an icy stare. A thought seemed to strike her, and she frowned before asking sharply, "Gwen." Gwen answered nervously. Aster narrowed her eyes, her smile laced with malice. "Gwen, I know you young people are quite