Lockwood Manor was brightly lit, with servants bustling around, serving various dishes on a large dining table.

Barbara personally hovered over everyone, worried that her grandson would not be in good spirits tonight. She even had the kitchen make stew and health tonics.

Barbara presented it attentively to Zoe.

Barbara chuckled. "I've looked at the charts. I'm sure you'll get pregnant tonight."

Even after three years of marriage, Zoe blushed at such intimate talk, especially with several se