It was Sienna Johnson’s first time giving birth, and there were many things she didn’t know. Her situation was especially unique: her parents weren’t with her, nor was the child’s father. What worried her even more was that she was in a small village with very underdeveloped medical facilities. If she encountered any danger during labor, she wouldn’t even be able to get to a hospital in time. Giving birth here almost left her to fend for herself. ...If only I knew, I should have braved the snow and left back then... She had come to Soilliers to avoid Adrian Desmond. She hadn’t expected winter to arrive so quickly, its severe cold halting their journey. "If I had left earlier, at least I could have had my child in a hospital..." Sienna Johnson said regretfully. Kiki held Sienna Johnson’s hand, consoling her, "Don’t be afraid, you’ll be fine. We’ve encountered so many dangerous situations before and come out unscathed, right? This time, we’ll definitely turn this misfortune into good fortune." However, Sienna Johnson wasn’t as optimistic. "Kiki, I’m scared..." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel✶fire.net It was the first time Kiki had ever heard the word "afraid" from Sienna Johnson, who had always been a sensible, intelligent, and strong woman. "Soon, soon... Dr. Robertson will be here soon. Mai, you have to hang in there!" Blood gushed from between her legs, and with it, her body’s heat and strength seemed to drain away. Sienna Johnson was terrified, extremely terrified. She feared she might die before she could even deliver her child. "Kiki, am I going to die?" "No, you won’t, you won’t... You’ll live a long life," Kiki reassured her. "Kiki, promise me, if I don’t make it, you’ll take this child to Adrian Desmond..." The child will no longer have a mother, so they must at least have a father. Otherwise, it would be like when I was young—fatherless and motherless during my weakest, most vulnerable times. How pitiful that was. If my child is destined to lose their mother, they must at least have a father. "Mai, what’s all this talk about dying? Don’t say such things..." Kiki cried, her eyes red. "...Mai, children without parents are so pitiful... SOB..." Kiki was also an orphan; she had never known who her parents were. "Children without parents have no one to protect them when they’re bullied. Children without parents have no one to love them, no one to pamper them. They’re like weeds..." Sienna Johnson also started to cry. "I know, I know... Kiki, I know all of it. I lived in an orphanage for six years. I know..." "If you know, then don’t say such disheartening things." "I’ll persevere. No matter how hard it is, I will persevere..." A mother’s love makes her strong. Sienna Johnson would persist until the very last moment for this child, but she also had to consider the worst-case scenario and make the best possible arrangements for her child. "Kiki, listen to me..." "Mai, you need to save your strength to give birth. Don’t talk now. Wait until after the baby is born, then you can tell me." "If I don’t say it now, I might never get another chance." Kiki grew angry. "What’s wrong with you? I already told you not to talk such nonsense. If you keep talking like that, I won’t speak to you anymore." "Kiki, I understand how you feel. But I must make the best arrangements for my baby. If I die, you take the baby to Adrian Desmond. If my child loses their mother, they must have a father. Adrian Desmond..." Sienna Johnson thought of Adrian Desmond, of the Adrian Desmond who had married Melanie Carpenter, and her heart filled with sorrow and desolation. "He’ll be a good father!" "No matter how good he is, he can’t replace a mother." "Promise me!" Sienna Johnson tightly gripped her own hand. Looking at Kiki, she compelled her to agree, "Kiki, promise me." Seeing Sienna Johnson’s relentless determination, as if she wouldn’t stop until she achieved her goal, Kiki had no choice but to nod. "Alright, don’t say any more. I promise you everything." Only then did Sienna Johnson feel a sense of relief. "...Please stay by her side. If Adrian Desmond has other children and doesn’t treat her well, then..." Sienna Johnson didn’t know who else she could entrust her child to, if not the child’s own father. Kiki understood her unspoken words and promised, "If Sixth Master treats her badly, I’ll take her away. I’m the child’s Godmother. I’ll dote on her." "Thank you, Kiki." Sienna Johnson smiled, her expression relaxing. She wasn’t afraid anymore, not afraid of anything. The worst that could happen was death. If she died, she believed Kiki would take good care of her child. Compared to Adrian Desmond, Sienna Johnson trusted Kiki more. "Dr. Robertson, quickly, quickly..." Lucas Robertson’s voice came from outside the door. Kiki’s heart leaped with joy, and she rushed out to greet them. "Dr. Robertson, you’re finally here..." Dr. Robertson was a middle-aged woman dressed in local traditional clothing. She had a dignified and elegant appearance and seemed good-tempered at first glance. "How is the pregnant woman?" Kiki cried, "Mai has lost so much blood! Doctor, you must save her..." Kiki tightly gripped Dr. Robertson’s sleeve, her hands trembling. "Move aside. Don’t get in the way." Lucas Robertson pushed Kiki aside and led Dr. Robertson into the room. Kiki paused for a moment, then quickly ran inside after them. In a damp, dark basement on the mountain, the stench of blood and the sound of miserable screams could be perceived even from the doorway. If one were to get closer, they could hear strange, scalp-tingling noises that would make one shiver. Built above the basement was a glass conservatory with a 360-degree view of the sea. At that moment, Little Ninth was changing Adrian Desmond’s blood-soaked bandages. "Sixth Brother, you’re just too soft on them, that’s why they dared to betray you. We’ve always been in the ’underworld,’ so why try to go legitimate? Now look, anyone dares to step on your head." Adrian Desmond found Little Ninth too talkative. His cold gaze swept over Little Ninth’s face as he said icily, "You’ve been away for a while, and you’ve certainly become more talkative." "...Sixth Master, those people dared to assassinate you. You absolutely cannot show them mercy. Only if you are ruthless enough will they fear you." Over the years, Adrian Desmond’s businesses had gradually begun to legitimize. He had even directly withdrawn from many illicit ventures, which naturally reduced profits. Consequently, this stirred dissatisfaction among a group of ambitious subordinates. Adrian Desmond had also been preoccupied with searching for Sienna Johnson for a period, neglecting all his businesses. This further emboldened some to harbor ambitions of replacing him. The conflict intensified, which finally infuriated Adrian Desmond. Aiden Howard emerged from the basement, reeking of blood. His T-shirt was soaked red with it, and he was wiping the blood from his hands as he walked. "Aiden, have all those people inside been dealt with?" Little Ninth asked.