Revenge After Death

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, what if I give birth to a girl?”

but

“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 that Ignatius so wished to see. I started wishing that I’d give birth to a girl.

did Steve… go mad?” I whispered

wondered if they addressed him as “Steve” at home.

Lincoln to the Lincolns. “Oh, I mean Steven.”

driven crazy…” After

focus on producing an heir. That’s

obediently. “Sure.” Although Ignatius did not reveal anything to me, I assumed that Steven’s current condition had everything to do with the Lincoln

serial killer who targets women. Even the maids at home are

baby’s father, but I’m afraid that he’ll…” I put on an act to

my word for it. The rumors are baseless. For the safety. of you and your child, you should keep a distance from him, though,” replied Ignatius, who

was he at the crime scene, and what was he doing there?

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Lincolns‘ dinner party. The Fords, just second to the Lincolns

see Michael showing up alone. Did he really treasure Yasmin so much that he’d rather keep her tucked

granddaughter–in–law?” a guest greeted Ignatius with