At the Johnson residence, It was already half-past seven, and Curly hadn’t returned home yet. Kiki couldn’t help but worry. She’d made dinner for Lucas Robertson but, unlike usual, wasn’t eating with him. Instead, she sat by the window, gazing towards the entrance. Lucas took one look and knew she was waiting for Curly again. For years, Kiki’s life had revolved around Curly. She was getting older year by year, and whenever Sienna Johnson tried to introduce her to potential partners, Kiki refused. Lucas, concerned for her, asked, "Curly is with her parents. What are you so worried about?" "Sixth Master is also there!" The memory of her sudden encounter with Sixth Master earlier that day still made Kiki’s heart pound. She hadn’t expected her fear of Sixth Master to remain unchanged after all these years. "Adrian Desmond is Curly’s biological father." Kiki had a lot on her mind. She was surprised that Lucas, usually so reserved, was talking to her so much tonight. She sat beside him and voiced her concerns. "Lucas, do you think Sixth Master will fight Sienna for custody of the child?" Lucas sipped some grain brew—a local white liquor—and countered, "You love Curly so much. If Sixth Master took her back to Abyanabad, would you go with Curly, or would you stay here with Miss?" Kiki hesitated. She had never considered this before. "Sixth Master loves Sienna so much. How could he bear to leave her here alone?" "Lucas, does Sixth Master know that Sienna is going to marry Kenneth Brown?" "Since Adrian Desmond came looking for her, he must know everything about Sienna’s situation." "What on earth are we going to do?" Kiki looked as if her world was about to end. Glancing at the woman whose features seemed to soften by the day, Lucas felt a stir in his heart and asked, "Miss introduced another talented young man to you, asking you to meet him." "Sienna is so busy with work, and Curly is still too young. Let’s talk about it when Curly is a bit older." Kiki felt her current life was good. She loved Curly and was happy to care for her. Sienna, however, insisted on paying her a salary, and over the years, it had amounted to a considerable sum. Even if I never marry, Sienna won’t abandon me, Kiki thought with conviction. "If you can’t get married, I’ll reluctantly marry you," Lucas said tentatively. Kiki, however, looked horrified. "Lucas, don’t make jokes like that," she said sternly. "It’s not funny at all!" With that, she stood up and went back to the window to wait for Curly. "By the way, when I was coming back today, I saw Kenneth Brown and Sabrina Johnson together at Magnolia Bridal Shop." Kiki’s casual remark, however, caught Lucas’s attention. "What did they say?" "I was on the bus and only caught a glimpse. How would I know? Maybe they just happened to meet." Kiki found it odd but didn’t dwell on it. Lucas, however, filed it away in his mind. Lucas drained his glass of liquor and reached to pour more, but Kiki stopped him. "Don’t drink anymore. If you keep this up, you’ll definitely get a stomach ulcer." "Are you concerned about me?" "Who cares about you? I’m saving Sienna money! The Johnson family may own a pharmacy, but that doesn’t mean you can waste medicine!" Lucas glared at Kiki. She wasn’t afraid of him anymore and put the bottle away, refusing to let him have more. "Look how stingy you are! Whoever marries you will be out of luck! You won’t even let him have a drink!" Kiki retorted, "Then you should hurry up and find a wife so I don’t have to cook for you. Then you can drink as much as you want; I certainly won’t care." "I don’t like Orienta women!" Living in Sileria City these past few years, Kiki had grown accustomed to the monogamous system and, in turn, had come to disapprove of polygamy in Abyanabad. Hearing Lucas say this, Kiki assumed he wanted multiple wives and therefore wouldn’t marry an Orienta woman. "That’s right, it’s one husband, one wife here. If you want multiple wives, you’ll indeed have to go back to Abyanabad to marry." Follow current novels on NoveIＦire.net Lucas glared at the clueless woman. Where had the cleverness she showed when she liked me back then gone? No matter how clearly or subtly I hinted, she always acted as if she didn’t understand a thing, he fumed internally. "If I get married, I’ll only marry one wife!" "Curly!" Kiki finally spotted Curly returning and rushed out, leaving Lucas alone in the room, sighing in resignation. Lucas murmured, "If you like children so much, why don’t you have one of your own?" Sienna Johnson returned to the Johnson residence, holding her daughter’s hand. Curly was carrying another diamond box, a gift from Adrian Desmond. He gave Curly diamonds as casually as if they were glass marbles, without batting an eyelid. "Godmother, I’m back!" Seeing Kiki hurry out from inside, Curly ran to her. Sienna glanced back. Adrian Desmond’s black car was still parked at the entrance, showing no sign of leaving. Their eyes met, and Sienna found herself captivated by Adrian Desmond’s dark gaze, rooted to the spot for a moment. Only when Sienna walked inside did Adrian Desmond withdraw his gaze. In two more months, I can openly and legitimately claim my place by her side, Adrian thought. So what if that woman has forgotten me? I’ll make her fall in love with me all over again! "Back to the hotel!" Adrian Desmond instructed Walter Klein. "Oh, by the way, I plan to stay in Sileria City long-term. Help me find a house near the Johnson residence." Walter Klein hesitated. There were no houses for sale near the Johnson residence. "Does it have to be right next to the Johnson residence?" "Yes!" Only by being close can I gain the advantage of proximity. Of course, I have to buy a house right next to the Johnson residence. "I haven’t seen any houses for sale nearby." "Offer a high enough price, and someone will sell. If they won’t sell, make them!" "I understand," Walter Klein replied, accepting the task. While they were waiting at a red light, Walter Klein’s phone rang. It was Melanie Carpenter. Walter Klein knew Adrian Desmond wouldn’t take the call, so he hung up directly. But Melanie Carpenter was persistent and called again immediately. The light turned green, and it was time to go. Walter Klein, flustered by the call, didn’t immediately drive off. Adrian Desmond asked, "Whose call is it that keeps coming?" "Sixth Master, it’s Miss Carpenter." Walter Klein immediately blocked Melanie Carpenter’s number. What Melanie Carpenter had done had thoroughly chilled Adrian Desmond’s heart towards her; he was no longer willing to have anything to do with her. Thinking of Melanie Carpenter brought to mind the irksome marriage contract. Adrian Desmond called Aaron Faber to inquire about its progress. "Miss Carpenter definitely won’t agree, but I’ve found someone to imitate her handwriting and sign the agreement to dissolve the marriage." In truth, Adrian Desmond didn’t care about the marriage contract itself. He insisted on dissolving it only because Sienna cared. Since she cared, he would dissolve that marriage-in-name-only.