Chapter 47
The kindergarten day ended early, and Caitlin picked up her son around 3:30 PM. By the time they returned to The Vanderbilt Family estate, it was purit about 4:00 PM.
Bruce followed his mether out of the car, looking up at the grand and impressive buildings of The Vanderbilt Family estate, nodding to himself.
“Not bad, not bad,” he thought. “Looks like Dad’s family is pretty wealthy. No need for Mom to struggle anymore.”
They made their way toward the main house. As they were walking, they passed a servant carrying a large vase. The moment the servant saw Howard, he froze, his face draining of color.
“Howard! Ah–1”
The servant held the vase tightly, fearing that the child might kick it over, just like he did last month to three other vases!
Bruce heard the servant call his name, so out of politeness, he bent slightly and nodded. Then, he continued to walk on with his mother.
The servant stood there, frozen in place, eyes wide.
Did he just see that?
The notorious troublemaker and destroyer of vases–Howard–didn’t break anything. Instead, he bowed to him?
Oh my God!
Is the sun rising from the west today?
When Caitlin and Bruce walked into the main hall, Beatrice, having heard their arrival, eagerly looked up.
“Caitlin, you’re back!” Beatrice said with a smile, clearly growing fonder of her daughter–in–law. Molly also stepped forward to greet them. “Caitlin, you’re back! Now we can rest easy. We were all so worried!”
“Sorry for making you worry,” Caitlin replied, a little apologetic.
Molly then looked down at her nephew and reached to ruffle his hair. Bruce didn’t pull away.
“Howard, you’re so well–behaved today! You actually let Auntie pat your head!” Molly said, smiling.
Bruce tilted his head, eyeing the woman who called herself “Aunt.” So, she must be his father’s sister?
“Howard, come here to Beatrice,” Caitlin called out.
Bruce, who had never met so many of his relatives before, walked over to sit beside Beatrice, curiously observing her.
Finally, Beatrice was able to hold her great–grandson. She couldn’t stop admiring him, saying, “Oh, Howard has become much more well–behaved ever since he started living with Caitlin. Caitlin, you’ve done an amazing job. The Vanderbilt Family thanks you.”
“No need to say that, Beatrice. It’s my responsibility,” Caitlin responded modestly.
Grace, who had been quietly observing, noticed Howard’s change in behavior and decided to try her luck. “Howard, come to Grandma.”
Bruce knew that the woman who called herself “Grandma” wasn’t his real grandmother, so he didn’t feel the need to go.
He didn’t respond to Grace and didn’t go over, leaving her feeling awkward.
“Howard, come here! I’ll take you to see your father.”
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Chapter 47
Caitlin waved her hand, and Bruce walked out of Beatrice’s embrace. Before he left, he bowed to Beatrice,
Beatrice stood there, stunned. “Oh my, oh my! This child has become so polite today! He actually bowed to me!”
Molly snapped out of her daze. “Yeah, did Howard take the wrong medicine today?”
Beatrice shot her a look and corrected her, “What do you mean, ‘wrong medicine?‘ It’s because Caitlin is raising him well. Look how well–behaved he is now. The Vanderbilt Family finally has hope!”
Grace rolled her eyes in secret. A little bastard like him couldn’t amount to much. The inheritance of The Vanderbilt Family should go to her biological grandson!
Just as Caitlin and Bruce were about to leave, Marcus hurried in to report some news.
“Beatrice! The Xenos Family sent over an invitation!”
“Six–year–old Kyle’s birthday? Why didn’t you say so sooner? We need to prepare a gift,” Beatrice said.
Grace wasn’t too keen on having Caitlin attend, but since Beatrice had spoken, she didn’t say anything more.
Still, if The Vanderbilt Family’s three grandsons attended, it would just highlight the Xenos Family’s little genius, Kyle. Everyone knew that Kyle was a child prodigy in New York.
Caitlin thought it would be the perfect time to ask Felix how the investigation was going. She nodded and agreed, “Alright, we’ll go home and change first. We’ll see you there.”
As they walked toward the Vanderbilt estate, Caitlin received a call from Yosef.
“Boss, Jasmine is still stuck in the elevator at CLHC.”
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