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    Eileen nodded calmly. “Yes, we are aware of that.”


    Winona said, “So you all decided to keep me in the dark? Don’t you think that’s unfair? The Baker family has always had only one son per generation. If Huey can’t have a son, I can.


    “Mrs. Baker, I think it’s best to let the younger generation live their own lives. We shouldn’t interfere,” Eileen interjected with a polite smile. “You came here because you know howmitted Huey is to Bailee. You want to keep them from being together. We understand why you feel that way, but we’re not going to interfere in their rtionship. Yes, Bailee has health problems. But even if Huey were the one with health problems, we wouldn’t interfere with their rtionship. If you’re ufortable with that, then you need to talk to Huey about it. We’re not in a position to help you here.


    Perhaps feeling that Eileen’s words were a bit too direct, Ruby gently nudged Eileen and offered a smile to Winona. “Mrs. Baker, at the end of the day, we have to let the younger generation handle their own affairs. “You’re lucky. Even if your daughter can’t have children, she got married. What about my luck?” Winona shot to her feet. “It’s easy to talk when you’re not the one facing the problem!”


    Ruby was speechless.


    Eileen stood up, locked eyes with Winona, and said calmly, “If you can convince Huey to divorce Bailee, we won’t stand in the way, and we won’t ask for anypensation. Beyond that, there’s nothing we can do.” Frustrated, Winona stormed out.


    “Mom, by now you should know what Winona is like. She preys on the weak, but backs down when people stand firm. If you give her an inch, she’ll take a mile.” Eileen hated to see Ruby treated that way. “When ites to Bailee, just let things y out naturally. Stay < away from Winona as much as possible and don''t worry about it. As long as Bailee''s happy, that''s all that matters."


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    Lately, Ruby had found somefort in Bailee''s decision to try IVF, but Winona''s visit brought her worries back.


    Eileen tried tofort Ruby, but when she realized it wasn''t helping, she quietly went to the kitchen to get something to eat.


    Bailee seemed to have sensed Winona''s visit and texted Eileen, hoping to find out what had happened. After reassuring Bailee, Eileen decided to take Ruby and the others for a walk to rx.


    Downtown Onnd was known for its picturesque river that froze in the winter, with fish swimming just below the surface of the ice.


    The picturesque scenery attracted many visitors.


    Ruby walked arm in arm with Le while Eileen held Gabri''s hand as they walked along the riverbank. After walking quite a distance, Eileen grew tired and found a bench to sit on and take a break.


    "Eileen, have you been pushing yourselftely?" Ruby asked, concern written all over her face. "I''ve noticed you''ve been either eating or sleepingtely. Are you feeling exhausted?"


    "Yes, I''ve been feeling a little drainedtely," Eileen said. She wasn''t quite ready to bring up her pregnancy. With Ruby preupied with Bailee''s problem, Eileen wasn''t sure how to break the news.


    "Sweetie, why don''t you go with Grandma to get a closer look at the fish?" Eileen suggested, gently patting Gabri on the head.


    Gabri ran over to Ruby excitedly. Ruby took Gabri to see the fish while Le sat down next to Eileen.


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