Chapter 25 I Haven't Registered Them Conrad was taken aback. "Are you doing this because you're scared I'll get implicated?" "Yeah!" Yakira nodded slightly. "You also know that Brayden is just using the pretense of cooperation to make things difficult for me. "He's doing this to get back at me for leaving after giving him the divorce papers five years ago." Back then, she wrote that he wasn't good enough in bed just to vent her anger. She thought they would never cross paths again. Brayden was so proud that he surely couldn't tolerate it. Because of this, he hadn't signed the divorce agreement for five years. Now that she showed up in Retston, how could he not seek revenge? "I'm not afraid," Conrad said. Chapter 251 Haven't Registered Them Yakira said, "But I am. Now that he knows about Abel, he won't let this go easily. "I've already made up my mind. After this cooperation ends, I'll take my mom to Peraham for treatment. I'll also take Abel and Minnie back. If I leave, he'll definitely take his anger out on CK Design Studio. "Only if I resign will he not be able to make things difficult for you. "Conrad, you've helped me so much. I don't know how I would have gotten through these five years without you. If something happens to your studio because of me, how can I be at ease?" Conrad was left speechless. He knew that Yakira had already made her decision. "Kira, remember when I told you that a design company in Greland wanted me to move over there?" Conrad asked. Yakira thought for a moment and nodded. "I kind of remember."" Back then, she was happy for Conrad. After all, there were more opportunities for growth in Greland. But later, Conrad turned it down. Chapter 25 I Haven't Registered Them "Let's go to Greland together. With your design skills, you'll surely have a place there," he suggested. Conrad's sudden invitation caught Yakira off guard. "Brayden's influence in Zorvar can't be underestimated. Even if you go back to Peraham, he can still find you. Aren't you afraid he'll fight you for Abel's custody? Even if you're in Peraham, it's just as easy for him to try to get custody of Abel," said Conrad. Yakira instantly looked grim. Conrad had a point. She knew all too well how influential Brayden was. If Brayden wanted to fight her for Abel's custody, it would be easy peasy. "Kira, come with me to Greland. No matter how powerful Brayden is, he can't do whatever he wants there," Conrad said. Yakira lowered her eyes and was silent for a long while before saying, "Conrad, I can't go to Greland with you." "Why not?" Conrad was puzzled. "You still can't let go of Brayden?" "No," Yakira denied. "I haven't registered Abel and Minnie yet!" Chapter 251 Haven't Registered Them "Let's go to Greland together. With your design skills, you'll surely have a place there," he suggested. Conrad's sudden invitation caught Yakira off guard. "Brayden's influence in Zorvar can't be underestimated. Even if you go back to Peraham, he can still find you. Aren't you afraid he'll fight you for Abel's custody? Even if you're in Peraham, it's just as easy for him to try to get custody of Abel," said Conrad. Yakira instantly looked grim. Conrad had a point. She knew all too well how influential Brayden was. If Brayden wanted to fight her for Abel's custody, it would be easy peasy. "Kira, come with me to Greland. No matter how powerful Brayden is, he can't do whatever he wants there," Conrad said. Yakira lowered her eyes and was silent for a long while before saying, "Conrad, I can't go to Greland with you." "Why not?" Conrad was puzzled. "You still can't let go of Brayden?" "No," Yakira denied. "I haven't registered Abel and Minnie yet!" Chapter 25 I Haven't Registered Them This was also the reason she paid high tuition fees to send Abel and Minnie to a private kindergarten. Private kindergartens didn't require birth certificate checks. Conrad looked at her, confused and shocked. Yakira continued, "When I left, I found out I was pregnant. I didn't want the babies at first. After all, I was getting a divorce from Brayden. The kids born without a father would be hurt. "But not long after I left, I had a car accident and was in a coma for months. When I woke up, it was too late to have an abortion, so I had to give birth. "The moment they were born, I seemed to see a new direction in life. The more precious they were, the more afraid I was of losing them. I left without saying goodbye. I was afraid that if Brayden investigated and the kids were registered, he would surely find out, so I kept delaying it. "Just the other day, I found out that Brayden didn't sign the divorce agreement. We're still legally married. If the kids are to be registered, I'll also need Brayden's approval." Back then, her father had asked Brayden to transfer her registration to his family so that she could break away from the Wilkinson family and not be implicated. Chapter 251 Haven't Registered Them "What are you going to do then? Keep Abel and Minnie as unregistered children forever?" Conrad asked. Yakira shook her head. She had been avoiding this issue for years. Previously, Minnie asked her why they didn't go to a public kindergarten, which was cheaper. She thought about registering Abel and Minnie then. But she kept delaying it until now. When she found out that Brayden hadn't signed the divorce agreement, she was actually a bit relieved that she hadn't registered Abel and Minnie yet. Otherwise, Brayden would have known about Abel and Kira's existence long ago. "Kira, Abel and Minnie are five years old. In two more years, they'll be going to elementary school. How can they go to school without a proper identity?" said Conrad. Yakira let out a light sigh. As she looked up, she saw Brayden walking into the restaurant with Patricia and a child. She smiled, "Brayden won't drag this out for too long. He'll divorce me." Chapter 25 I Haven't Registered Them "You're so certain?" Conrad frowned. He thought Kira was taking a gamble. He even had a feeling that she hadn't let go of Brayden. Yakira said with a smile, "Even if he can drag it out with me, the people around him can't afford to wait." Conrad was puzzled and followed her gaze. "He has to give Patricia's child a proper status," Yakira said. Seeing her acting as if nothing had happened, Conrad felt a mix of emotions. He softly called out, "Kira." "I'm fine. Let's eat," Kira said as she picked up some food for him with her fork. As soon as Patricia came in, she saw Yakira. She stepped in front to block Brayden's view and smiled, "Bray, it's too noisy out here. Let's go to a private room." "Mommy, Uncle Brayden, I want to play over there," Polly said in a babyish voice, pointing in the direction of the slide. Brayden said gently, "Go ahead."" "Yay!" Polly exclaimed excitedly. Chapter 25 I Haven't Registered Them "Polly, be careful," Patricia cautioned. Polly ran off toward the slide. "Since Polly is off playing, let's just find a random spot where we can still keep an eye on her," Brayden said. Patricia quickly said, "Then let's sit over there."" It was a spot next to the partition, to the left-front of where Kira and Conrad were. The partition blocked the view, and since they were in front, Brayden didn't notice Yakira and Conrad. But Yakira could clearly see Brayden and Patricia. She didn't want to look at them, yet she couldn't help but glance over. Patricia was very thoughtful, always taking care of Brayden. They sat together and looked like a perfect match. Patricia wasn't an eyecandy. She was elegant. Every move she made exuded competence and intelligence. She had that strong, cool vibe like the female leads in TV shows and novels. Chapter 25I Haven't Registered Them Yet, in the eyes of others, Yakira was just an eye candy. She only had a pretty face, nothing more. 484 Her public image painted her as the ultimate mean woman, the kind who schemed her way to the top and edged out the CEO's unforgettable love. "Kira, if you don't eat soon, the food will get cold," Conrad reminded her. Yakira pulled her gaze back and buried her head in eating, trying hard not to pay them any attention.