Chapter 68

"Hmph. Many big names in Huma will show up tonight." Ignatius scoffed and led me downstairs. He offered, "I'll introduce you to them later as you'll be my granddaughter-in-law soon. It's about time you bear a son for the Lincoln family as well." I was aghast at his remark. Why did he need me to produce a son? It wasn't like the Lincolns had a throne to be passed to a male heir. However, when I considered the Lincolns' wealth and status in Huma, it did seem that they had a significant amount of inheritance to pass on. "Grandpa…" I put on a look of stress. "Sure, babies conceived naturally are healthy and smart, but what if I give birth to a girl?" "You're still young. I have some years left in me as well. Don't worry, you can keep making babies in the next few years until you get a son," Ignatius suggested impassively. My lips twitched. Did he see Stephany as merely a tool for childbirth? Anyway, Steven would remain of use to the Lincolns as long as I hadn't produced the male heir