Prejudices in people''s hearts are like towering mountains, tough to climb over. Before her own grandchildren came along, Katelyn''s affections could focus on Pattie. But now, things have shifted.


    Katelyn and Sandy took a leisurely stroll through the backyard, theirughter trailing behind them as they returned to the house. Salma,ing downstairs to grab something, happened to witness this scene.


    Anastasia had previously warned Salma about Sandy''s shrewd nature. Seeing Sandy and Katelyn so chummy sparked a flicker of concern in Salma. But then she recalled that Sandy lived in Willowbrook and didn''t often visit Riverdale, so she brushed off her worries. "Hey there, Aunt Salma," Sandy greeted with a warm smile. "Did my sister turn in for the night?"


    Salma nodded, "Yep, she just headed off to rest. With the baby''s first month celebration tomorrow, there''s loads to do, so she''s recharging." "Definitely, she just had a baby; she needs her rest," Sandy said, turning to Katelyn. "Auntie, I''ll head to my room to rest up for tomorrow."


    "Of course, sweetheart. Get some sleep. If you need anything, just holler," Katelyn replied, eager to make Sandy feel at home.


    "Thank you, Auntie," Sandy said with a polite nod before heading upstairs.


    After Sandy left, Katelyn asked Salma, "Where''s Pattie? Is she with Herman and them?"


    Salma, defending Pattie, smiled, "Pattie loves being with her siblings. The three of them together are quite the lively bunch. They''re close, you know. I initially suggested Pattie sleep with me, but my son-inw thought she''d be better off with them." Katelyn sighed, "Herman spoils Pattie too much. She''s seven, hardly a baby anymore. But they just indulge her."


    Salma tried to rify, "There are two beds in the room..."


    "Girls should have their space, especially since Herman isn''t her biological father," Katelyn insisted. "Right, Aunt Salma?"


    Feeling awkward, Salma managed a weak smile and agreed, "Yes, perhaps some boundaries should be set."


    It wasn''tmon for Pattie to sleep in Herman and Anastasia''s room; it was just that the kids were thrilled about the new babies and wanted to hang out more. Pattie had her own room and usually slept there.


    Katelyn added, "I''ll have a chat with Herman tomorrow. It''ste, Aunt Salma, you should get some rest too."


    Not realizing how her words affected Salma, Katelyn didn''t see the difort she caused. Salma, unsure how to respond, could only smile awkwardly.


    Back in her room, Salma''s smile faded, her concerns for Pattie''s future growing. Katelyn''s remark about Herman not being Pattie''s biological father made it clear to Salma that Katelyn''s heart might no longer have room for Pattie.


    The next day, Emmie and Nana''s first-month celebration was held at Riverdale Le Manoir Prestige, packed with guests eager to share in the joy and shower the Salstrom family with blessings and gifts for the babies. Many envied the children for being born into such privilege, a testament to the notion that some things are decided at birth.


    The celebration, though not as grand as the wedding, was still a luxurious event, showing the family''s joy and the importance ced on the babies.


    For the asion, Anastasia dressed Emmie in a cute red dress and Nana in a matching red outfit. Even Pattie wore a red dress that day, a custom piece worth a fortune, bought by Herman, giving off an air of elegance and a hint of aloofness.


    Monica couldn''t help butment, "Just seven, and Pattie''s already such a beauty. Imagine her at seventeen or eighteen, she''ll be breathtaking."


    Anastasiaughed, "You''re exaggerating. Who knows how she''ll turn out?"


    "With your genes, she''s bound to be gorgeous," Monica replied. "By the way, where are Emmie and Nana? I''ve been here a while and haven''t seen them."


    Katelyn had whisked the babies away to show them off, leaving Anastasia with some free time. Herman was busy mingling with the guests, so Pattie was under Liana''s watchful eye, giving Anastasia a breather.


    "Grandma''s got them," Anastasia said. "What would you like to drink? I can get it for you."


    "Definitely some red wine," Monica chuckled.


    Just as Anastasia was about to call a waiter, she spotted a familiar face and told Monica, "Looks like your Jason''s here."