Chapter 1417
Veronica nodded assertively. âI'm positive! My brother hasn't been home. Even if he did, he'd have
gone to see Ellinor first, not come home. If you're looking for my brother, you're better off checking
with Ellinor.â
In a state of worry, Belinda sighed. âThat's where I've just come from.â
Veronica sensed something was amiss. âWhat's 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, here's the thing. Ellinor gave birth
today, and then...â
"What? She gave birth?!â
Veronica's excited outburst caught Marissa's attention.
Marissa turned to them with a furrowed brow. âWhat are you girls gossiping about? What's this
about giving birth?â
Belinda discreetly nudged Veronica to prevent her from spilling the beans and then casually replied
to Marissa, âOh, it's nothing! We're 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?"
Veronica was puzzled. âWhy can't I say it out loud? It's great news that Ellinor gave birth. Grandma
and Grandpa would be thrilled.â
Belinda sighed deeply. âThe problem is that there's 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 wouldn't 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. âWhere's 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 hasn't 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. It's 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
doesn't usually take me with him or tell me where heâs going. Should I ask Grandma?â
Belinda quickly stopped her. âNo, don't! It'll be more troublesome if your grandma finds out. She'll
hurry to the hospital to see Ellinor and the babies, and we won't be able to keep the secret.â
Veronica was distressed. âSo what should we do now?"
âThere's not much we can do. If you have time, come with me to look for him. Let's start at Uncle's
office.â
Veronica nodded. âAlright, I'll go with you. Let me tell Grandma, then we can leave.â
Belinda warned her. âDon't 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 Ellinor's room and knocked on the door.
Ida answered the door.
Byran was initially worried, but after seeing Ida's face, his expression darkened and his handsome
face clouded over.