Veronica nodded assertively. âIâm positive! My brother hasnât been home. Even if he did, heâd have gone to see Ellinor first, not come home. If youâre looking for my brother, youâre better off checking with Ellinor.â
In a state of worry, Belinda sighed. âThatâs where Iâve just come from.â
Veronica sensed something was amiss. âWhatâs happened? Is Ellinor looking for my brother?â
Belinda carefully glanced towards Marissa, who was engrossed in watering her flowers, oblivious to their conversation. Once reassured, Belinda whispered, âWell, hereâs the thing. Ellinor gave birth today, and thenâ¦â
âWhat? She gave birth?!â
Veronicaâs excited outburst caught Marissaâs attention.
Marissa turned to them with a furrowed brow. âWhat are you girls gossiping about? Whatâs this about giving birth?â
Belinda discreetly nudged Veronica to prevent her from spilling the beans and then casually replied to Marissa, âOh, itâs nothing! Weâre just chatting about a game. My character leveled up.â
Marissa shrugged nonchalantly, losing interest in their conversation.
Then, Belinda pulled Veronica a bit further away and complained. âWhy were you so loud just now?â
Veronica was puzzled. âWhy canât I say it out loud? Itâs great news that Ellinor gave birth. Grandma and Grandpa would be thrilled.â
Belinda sighed deeply. âThe problem is that thereâs a bit of a situation now. Uncle has inexplicably taken the newborn and vanished.â
Veronica wrinkled her forehead, looking bewildered. âMy brother took the baby away? Why would he do that? Is he playing a prank on Ellinor?â
âNo, Uncle wouldnât joke about this. The babies were born prematurely, and there are triplets. Their weight at birth was too low. The baby he took is in danger.â Triplets! Veronica was momentarily thrilled at the news, but then her expression quickly turned grave. âWhereâs Ellinor now? Does she know?â
Belinda shock her head. âUncle only took one baby. We all agreed to temporarily conceal the truth from Ellinor and tell her that she gave birth to twins. She hasnât noticed anything unusual yet.
We need to find Uncle as soon as possible and figure out why he took the baby. Premature babies are fragile. Itâs dangerous for him to take the baby away like this. Veronica, do you have any idea where Uncle might have gone?â
Veronica thought for a moment and then shook her head helplessly. âI have no idea. My brother doesnât usually take me with him or tell me where heâs going. Should I ask Grandma?â
Belinda quickly stopped her. âNo, donât! Itâll be more troublesome if your grandma finds out. Sheâll hurry to the hospital to see Ellinor and the babies, and we wonât be able to keep the secret.â
Veronica was distressed. âSo what should we do now?â
âThereâs not much we can do. If you have time, come with me to look for him. Letâs start at Uncleâs office.â
Veronica nodded. âAlright, Iâll go with you. Let me tell Grandma, then we can leave.â
Belinda warned her. âDonât let anything slip to her.â
âI got it.â
With that, the two left the Blanchet family home and headed for Blanchet Corporation.
Byran arrived home alone, only to hear the news that Ellinor had been rushed to the hospital when her water broke. Worried, he hurried to the hospital.
After asking at the nursesâ station, he found Ellinorâs room and knocked on the door.
Ida answered the door.
Byran was initially worried, but after seeing Idaâs face, his expression darkened and his handsome face clouded over.