THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1142

What did Caitlin and Gertrude matter? How could they compare to Xander? How could they compare to her wonderful in-laws?

Elsa wasn't the kind of person who would abandon her principles for power and influence.

Frieda nodded in satisfaction. "Good, good. To have a daughter-in-law like you in the Forrester family is a sign of a bright future. It's a true blessing from our ancestors!"

Elsa smiled. "Mom, being able to meet a wonderful mother-in-law like you is the greatest fortune of my life."

A faint smile touched Frieda's lips.

And just like that, Elsa had walked right into their trap. The next step was simple. Elsa would surely report their attitude back to Caitlin. All they had to do now was wait for the marriage arrangement with the Sylvester family to be finalized.

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Sylvester Gardens.

Beatrice's leg had been bothering her lately, so Caitlin was giving her an acupuncture treatment. Jasper and Gemma were playing nearby.

They were chasing each other, as wild as a pair of monkeys. Only Gemma stood beside Caitlin, watching her intently as she placed the needles. She was quiet as a kitten, her little head tilted curiously.

Seeing how focused Gemma was, Beatrice chuckled. "What a peculiar child. She's not playing with the others, just watching the needles with such concentration."

Beatrice then asked, "Does our little Gemma have an interest in Caitlin's traditional medicine too?"

Gemma nodded.

At that moment, Caitlin turned to look at Gemma. "Would Gemma like to learn traditional medicine with Mommy?"

Gemma nodded again.

Caitlin's lesson continued. "Gemma, look here. This is an important place..."

Beatrice couldn't help but interject. "Catie, a child can't learn just by listening! It's rare for our Gemma to be so interested. Give her a needle and let her try!"

After all, practice makes perfect.

Caitlin smiled. "I can't do that. You're not a guinea pig. Gemma is still so little, she doesn't know her own strength. What if she hurts you?"

"Nonsense, I'm not afraid of a little pain!" Beatrice stood up, took a needle from the kit, and handed it to Gemma. "Gemma, you just go for it. Grandma will be fine."

Beatrice absolutely doted on her three grandchildren, especially Gemma.

Beatrice would do anything for Gemma.