In the Backyard, Ruby Bluen was pushing Marcel Horne as they strolled along the gravel path, both of their faces brimming with joy. Ruby's cheeks still held a hint of shyness.

Their marriage certificate had been obtained, officially making them married. Once the wedding took place, their relationship would be announced to the world.

From then on, they could be inseparable.

The old lady sat not far away, squinting and smiling as she watched the loving couple.

The evening breeze was strong and cold, but although the old lady was in her eighties, she felt not an ounce of chill and was in high spirits. Her aged face glowed with a faint red, radiating sheer happiness.

Aunt Mei stood by the old lady's side, always staying close by when she had no other matters to attend to.

"Madam, let's go back inside. It's getting dark, and the temperature is dropping. If the Eldest Young Madam returns and sees you sitting here in the cold wind, she will be distressed." Now, the only person who could change the old lady's mind was the Eldest Young Madam. The old lady was already fond of her. The young woman was indeed impressive, having become pregnant in the second month of her marriage and carrying the Horne Family's fourth-generation treasure. Whether a boy or a girl, the old lady valued it highly.

"I have a feeling that Glades will bring Julia back to their little home tonight," the old lady said with a twinkling smile, not moving from her spot. Seeing Marcel's spirits lifted, becoming more cheerful, regaining his confidence, and reverting to his former grand self, all while registering his marriage to Ruby, filled her with so much joy that she wanted to sit there until the winter sun rose the next day.

What if tomorrow is overcast and the winter sun doesn't rise? Huh?

The old lady chuckled to herself, feeling that sometimes she was indeed like an old child.

"Aunt Mei, I am so happy. Although my affection for Ruby doesn't quite match my fondness for Julia, they are both children I watched grow up, and now both have been married by my grandsons. Heh. Mila's two daughters... they were simply born to be with our Horne Family boys." The old lady beamed with satisfaction at the thought that both young ladies of the Bluen family had ended up in their Horne Family.

In the eyes of outsiders, the Bluen sisters were a celebrated pair of beauties. Because Julia was low-key, Ruby was seen as the embodiment of beauty, competence, and wealth—any man would be lucky to marry her. Unfortunately for others, she and the Horne Family's heir apparent were childhood sweethearts, having grown up together, and she had been claimed by him early on, forcing other admirers to suppress their feelings deep within their hearts.

Aunt Mei also grinned, teasing the old lady, "Yes, both Bluen sisters have been married to the Eldest Young Master and the Second Young Master. Look how radiant you are with happiness, Madam."

"If only Mila had been more prolific! If she had three more daughters, I would want James, Henry, and Harry to marry them too. Haha, that would be thrilling! Five brothers marrying five sisters—it would be a world wonder! Hehe, alas, Mila only had two daughters." The old lady's subsequent remark made Aunt Mei break out in a cold sweat.

The old lady's thoughts were often incomprehensible to ordinary people.

Uncle Ying hurried over from a distance, looking very nervous, as if he had encountered some sudden, significant event.

Although the old lady's eyes weren't as good as they were when she was younger, her gaze was still sharp. As Uncle Ying got closer, she could see the expression on his face clearly. Her aged eyes flickered, her heart skipped a beat, and she thought, Could it be that something has happened again?

"Madam Dowager, Madam Mila bought a soft-shelled turtle this afternoon and made turtle soup herself. She even drove everyone out of the kitchen. The kitchen staff just returned to their posts, only to find that Madam Mila's turtle soup had disappeared. It wasn't seen in the dining room either, and Madam Mila is nowhere to be found on the first floor. Nobody knows who she served the turtle soup to. Could she have taken it upstairs for Miss Adele?" The fact that Adele Horne was pregnant was known only to a few key family members and the most loyal servants, like Uncle Ying and Aunt Mei.

Upon hearing this, the old lady's complexion changed drastically. She stood up abruptly, urgently instructing Aunt Mei, "Quick, quick, stop Adele from drinking the soup!" She herself hastened towards the house.

She couldn't help but inwardly curse Mila Anderson for her foolishness. Adele had already decided to keep the child, yet Mila Anderson was secretly trying to end the pregnancy against Adele's wishes—wasn't this bound to cause a rift between mother and daughter?

Uncle Ying immediately turned and hurried towards the Main House, while Aunt Mei assisted the old lady, following behind. To avoid disturbing Marcel Horne and Ruby Bluen, the old lady slowed her steps when passing them. She still managed to smile calmly at the couple and reminded them not to stay in the Backyard too long, as it was cold.

The couple sweetly and happily agreed.

Only when she continued walking towards the Main House did the old lady begin to mutter under her breath, "Adele, my girl, I hope you don't drink the soup your mother brought up. Adele is still completely clueless about becoming a mother. She'll only think her mother is showing her love and trying to nourish her, unaware that one bowl of 'nourishing' soup could cost her baby its life."

Upstairs, Mila Anderson looked at the bowl of turtle soup, smiled lightly, and said, "Adele, the soup has cooled down a bit. Drink up quickly before it gets cold." After speaking, Mila Anderson picked up the bowl of soup and sat down beside Adele Horne, speaking affectionately, "Come on, let Mom feed you."

"Mom, no need. I can drink it myself; I'm not a three-year-old anymore," Adele Horne quickly took the bowl of turtle soup from her mother's hands. Just as she was about to drink it, her phone rang. She had to hand the soup back to her mother to hold while she answered the call.

The call was from Julia Bluen.

"Adele, your brother and I won't be coming home tonight, so take care, okay? And remember to eat; don't starve yourself. Don't overthink things; the Horne Family can take care of you. Just focus on keeping yourself and the baby healthy," came Julia Bluen's warm and pleasant voice, bringing waves of warmth to Adele Horne's heart.

With such a caring sister-in-law, what did she have to fear? She believed that if the sky fell, her sister-in-law would be there to hold it up for her.

The better Julia treated her, the more Adele felt sorry for Julia, thinking about her own past behaviors. Her heart filled with guilt, grateful that Julia was magnanimous enough not to hold her past actions against her. She wondered, if the roles were reversed, could she be as forgiving as Julia?