Chapter 495
"Joseph, are you at the villa today?" The voice on the other end of the line was filled with concern. "The grapes on the estate have ripened, and I thought I might bring some over. I hope they might lift your spirits. After all, if I don't come to see you, you never seem to find the time to visit Grandma."
"Grapes are beneficial," Joseph mused, his voice thoughtful. "Consuming more might even bless the baby with larger eyes.""What? What are you implying?" The shock in Grandma’s voice was palpable.Joseph's lips curled into a proud smile, his voice dripping with smug satisfaction. "Exactly what you're thinking, Grandma. I'm going to be a father. And not just to one child, but two.""Joseph, how could you withhold such monumental news until now?" Grandma's voice echoed loudly in Joseph's ear.Twins. The concept was astonishing. The Hernandez family had never before been blessed with twins.Walter, who had been engrossed in his newspaper, suddenly sat upright, his glasses perched precariously on his nose."Why should I tell you when you don’t even like Cassie?" Joseph retorted, crossing his legs nonchalantly. "Had I told you, you'd have only made life more difficult for her."Grandma clutched her chest as if in pain. "I... That was before. Now that she's pregnant, of course, I'll take good care of her. You're at the villa, right? I'm on my way.""She's not there," Joseph replied, his voice suddenly hesitant. "She's at the hospital. There were some complications with the pregnancy.""What? What happened? Is my dear grandchild okay? She's a mother now, she needs to be more cautious.”"It wasn't her fault. I was the one who pushed Cassie too hard." Joseph's response was muffled and filled with regret."You scoundrel, I'm coming over right now."Less than an hour later, the grandmother and Walter arrived at the hospital, their sudden appearance startling Cassie. After all, she had only met Grandma twice and Grandpa once, and neither encounter had been particularly pleasant.Now, as they entered the room with smiles and a gentler demeanor, Cassie found their change in attitude disconcerting. "Grandma, Grandpa," she greeted them cautiously.As Cassie attempted to rise, Walter immediately commanded, "Stay there. The welfare of the babies is most important." Cassie was taken aback. She had expected this."Grandpa, Cassie is just as important," Joseph interjected, his tone filled with discontent.Grandma shot him a glare. "If you truly believe she's important, why did you cause her pregnancy complications?"Joseph scowled in annoyance but, uncharacteristically, chose not to retort.The two elders observed the scene, and Walter rapped his cane heavily on the floor. “How can you behave so recklessly when you're pregnant?"Joseph and Cassie exchanged puzzled glances, sensing that something about the conversation was amiss.It wasn't until Grandma spoke again, her tone sincere, that the confusion cleared. "I understand that as newlyweds, certain... activities are inevitable. But you must consider the babies, especially since you're carrying twins. You two shouldn't sleep together to prevent any harm to the children." Cassie's face flushed a deep crimson as she realized the elders' misconception. Did they truly believe her pregnancy complications were a result of her and Joseph's intimate activities?Joseph's expression darkened, his bewilderment evident. "No, Grandma, we...""Enough, no more discussion. After you're discharged tomorrow, you'll come live with me at the estate. I'll hire the best chef to ensure her diet is optimal. The air at the estate is fresh and ideal for nurturing the babies."Grandma interrupted them, "Only under my supervision, with you two sleeping in separate rooms, will I have peace of mind.""I refuse," Joseph declared, his expression resolute. The idea of sleeping apart from Cassie was unbearable. He couldn't endure it for a day. Cassie had initially wanted to explain as well. But after hearing Grandma's proposal, she hesitated before finally nodding in agreement. "I'm willing to move to the estate. Grandma has experience. She’s raised several children. I think she's right.""Well done," Grandma praised, her expression one of relief. For the first time, she seemed genuinely pleased with Cassie.Joseph's gaze fell upon Cassie's face. He understood her thoughts. She was merely trying to distance herself from him, not wanting to share a bed."I don't agree," he protested."Your disagreement is irrelevant," Walter declared with finality. "Regardless, the first twins of the Hernandez family must be brought into this world safely."
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