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    When they approached the car, Ste turned to look at Eileen. “Look, I know I shouldn’t have dropped by unannounced, but hear me out: you can’t just disregard the Dawson family because of your Vazquez lineage and new status. Not counting Gabri because she was born during your divorce, but if you have another child, they should carry the Dawson surname.”


    “Be careful on the way,” Eileen said, ncing at Jarred, who stood patiently by the car. He nodded and stepped aside. She then turned to Ste. “Visit you at the Dawson Mansion next time with Bryan.”


    Eileen turned to leave before Ste even got into the car.


    While Eileen could understand Ste’s point, she couldn’t bring herself to remain calm. It wasn’t that Ste objected to Bryan’s child having the Vazquez surname. After all, she had even suggested that Gabri’s surname be changed to Vazquez.


    Ste’s concern was that if Eileen had another child with the Vazquez surname, the Dawson family line woulde to an end. Eileen was uncertain if she still nned to have more than one child, let alone a son.


    Eileen walked back into the room to find Le sitting on the sofa.


    Le’s expression softened into a gentle smile as she beckoned Eileen closer. “Come here, Eileen.”


    After drawing a deep breath, Eileen slowly made her way over, calling softly, “Grandma.”


    Le reached for Eileen’s hand, gently patting it. “Ste’s only concerned with the Dawson family. She’s not trying to hurt you or make things difficult for me. Don’t let it get under your skin. But let’s be real—if you do have three kids with differentst names, things might get a bit chaotic. Do you understand?”


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    Eileen paused, her worry evident. “You don’t need tofort me,” she responded, concerned she might have offended Le. After all, these were the rules passed down through the generations of the Vazquez family.


    Le sighed, her voice steady. “That’s just old tradition from our ancestors, but in today’s world, those rules seem outdated. Times change, and so does society. Our family’s tradition of strong women has already made us a bit of a hot topic in Alverton.” She paused, contemting. “I can’t change the Vazquez family rules—after all, I only have one daughter.”


    She continued, “But think about it—why not turn the Vazquez family’s business into money? Managing it from so far away is tough. Instead, you could use the family’s wealth to expand your influence in Onnd. As long as the Vazquez legacy is carried on by future generations, isn’t that enough?”


    Eileen was surprised by Le’s words. Her concern just now had been that Le might be feeling offended by Ste’s earlier remarks.


    Le chuckled softly. “Harmony brings prosperity. Ste is all about the Dawson family’s interests. She’s dedicated to them, and that’s not a fault. Old agees with its quirks—few are as understanding as me.”


    Eileen chose not to tell Bryan about Ste’s visit. However, when Bryan returned that evening, he asked, “Did my grandmothere by today?”


    “Yes,” Eileen said, ncing at him. “How did you know?”


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