Chapter 591
“I’m here, Mom. Jasper hasn’t arrived yet, but I’ve already notified him–he’s on his way,” Raymond said as he stepped forward.
Beatrice’s gaze softened, her voice hoarse and low.
“I still want to see the great–grandchildren… Quinton, Kyle, Howard, Arthur, Bruce, Patricia… I want to see them all again.”
She slowly recited each child’s name, and everyone in the room felt their throats tighten. It was as if she were saying her goodbyes.
“What do you
think…?” Eliza whispered, pulling Sebastian aside.
Sebastian’s eyes dimmed. “I think she knows… It feels like she’s preparing to say farewell. Like she just wants to see everyone one last time.”
Molly couldn’t take it anymore. She turned around and quietly wiped away tears. Simon silently placed a hand on her shoulder to comfort her.
He wanted to say something like “This is the cycle of life,” but here, now, it just felt cruel to speak those words out loud.
He respected Beatrice deeply–everyone here did. No one was ready to lose her.
People began whispering about whether to call all the kids and younger family members to the hospital. Caitlin, however, said softly,
“Don’t call anyone yet. I want to talk to Grandma alone. Please… just give us some time.”
“Alright, alright.”
Everyone quietly exited the room, leaving Caitlin by Beatrice’s side.
She gently held the old woman’s hand and spoke with a warm smile.
“Grandma, don’t overthink things. I had someone check your fortune–you’ve got at least twenty more years to live.”
Beatrice gave her a doubtful look.
“Is that true?”
“Of course it’s true! You’ve heard of Master Zephyr Han, right?”
The old woman nodded.
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“Well, he’s a master of astrology and destiny. He personally read your fortune. If he twenty years, it’s twenty years. No doubt about it.
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“Instead of worrying, you should be thinking about how to enjoy every day, especially with your great–grandkids around. Wouldn’t that be lovely?”
“…You’re right.”
Beatrice let out a long breath, her mind slowly following Caitlin’s hopeful rhythm.
“Grandma, you have to get better. Sebastian and I… we’re thinking about having a second child. When that time comes, we want you to name the baby.”
Caitlin knew she had to give her a reason to hold on–something to look forward to.
As expected, Beatrice’s dim eyes lit up
with a faint glimmer.
“The Vanderbilt family… adding a new generation? Good. I’ll wait for it.”
“Then it’s settled. From now on, this is your mission–name our next baby and be there when they’re born.”
Beatrice gave a small nod, and her complexion seemed to brighten just a little.
Caitlin hadn’t used any special treatment–she simply gave the old woman a reason to live.
Seeing her looking more stable, Caitlin asked gently,
“Grandma, you’ve been lying here so long… are you feeling hungry?”
“…Now that you mention it… maybe just a little.”
“Then wait for me. I’m going back to make you some soup myself. You always say mine tastes the best, right? You better hang on for it.”
“Mhm…”
Caitlin tucked the blanket around her, then stood and left the room.
Outside, many people had gathered–Jasper had arrived, and Richard had come with his whole family and their kids.
When they saw Caitlin emerge, they rushed forward, voices anxious.
“How’s Grandma?”
Caitlin closed the door behind her and lowered her voice.
“I think she’ll be okay. I’m going home to make her some soup.”
“She’s hungry? That’s a good sign, right?” Raymond asked quickly.
“The best news I’ve heard all day,” Eliza breathed a huge sigh of relief.
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“I think we should all wait outside for now. Molly, Simon–you two can go in and keep her company. Maybe talk about your wedding plans. It’ll make her happy. I’ll be back soon.”
Everyone nodded. Molly and Simon went into the room while the rest stayed outside.
Sebastian accompanied Caitlin home. She prepared the soup herself and returned to the hospital later.
As soon as she arrived, Molly ran up to her with a bright smile.
“Caitlin, your trick really worked! I talked to Grandma about the wedding–she was so happy. She even said she wants to attend it!”
Simon added,
“I ran some quick checks on her. Her vitals have stabilized. I don’t think she’s in any immediate danger anymore.”
“That’s such a relief.”
Caitlin finally allowed herself to exhale.
Eliza smiled with emotion in her eyes.
“It’s all thanks to Caitlin. If she hadn’t stepped in, things might’ve turned out very differently.”
“Thank
you, Caitlin,” Richard added, his entire family echoing the sentiment.
After everything that had happened, they understood now more than ever what family really
meant.
Beatrice was like the eternal tree at the heart of the Vanderbilt Family. As long as she stood strong, the family would stay whole. But if she fell, the roots might come undone.
Fortunately, things were looking up again.
Caitlin returned to the room and personally fed Beatrice the hot soup.
“Mmm… Caitlin’s soup is always the best. Even the flavor warms the heart,” the old woman
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said, sipping contentedly.
Everyone who came in to visit noticed that her spirits were visibly improved.
Caitlin chatted with her a little longer, and once the old woman drifted off to sleep, Eliza came to urge them.
“Alright, it’s time you both got some real rest. We’ve got things under control here. Don’t worry.”
“Got it, Mom. Caitlin and I will head home now.”
Sebastian and Caitlin left the hospital together. On the way, Sebastian wrapped his arm around her and leaned in close.
“That thing you told Grandma… about having another baby. Were you serious?”
He’d overheard it earlier from the old woman’s own mouth–and he still wasn’t sure if he’d
heard right. He couldn’t believe Caitlin would actually want a second child.
Caitlin laughed and pinched his nose.
“You actually believed me? I said that to make Grandma feel better!”
Sebastian pulled her even closer, nuzzling into her neck.
“Still… I think we should follow through. If we don’t give her that second baby, she might be really disappointed.”
“You’re too greedy! We already have four kids–isn’t that enough?”
Caitlin had never really considered having another child–at least not for now.
But Sebastian… he wanted it. He wanted to see the full journey–her carrying the baby, giving birth, holding it in their arms together.
Still, the moment he thought about how much pain she’d have to go through again, he gave
- in.
“Alright, fine. We already have four. I don’t want you to suffer again.”
Caitlin was touched by his understanding. Then she remembered something.
“By the way, Zeke left The Vanderbilt Family yesterday in a hurry. I should check in.”
She took out her phone and called.
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“Zeke, what’s going on with you? You rushed off yesterday. Did something happen?”
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