"Do you like it?" Adrian asked.
lanie was ecstatic, nodding repeatedly. "I like it, I like it. I like anything Sixth Brother gives ."
lanie took the roses from Walter’s hand, placed them to her nose, and slling the rose fragrance, said, "My favorite scent is rose."
Bella also said, "My cousin’s perfu is also rose-scented. Sixth Brother really loves my cousin; he even knows she likes roses."
"Bella, honestly..." lanie said, a little embarrassed.
Adrian pulled up a chair and sat down beside lanie. "You’ll be discharged from the hospital in a couple of days. After that, I plan to send you Abroad. It’s not safe here."
After lanie’s parents were tragically killed, Adrian had brought her back to the Desmond Family. Although the two had never held a wedding ceremony, everyone in the Desmond Family knew she was Adrian’s future wife.
The roses in her hand seed to lose their vibrancy, and lanie said sadly, "I’m not afraid of danger. I’ll stay with the Desmond Family."
Bella had an idea and seized the opportunity. "Sixth Brother, since it’s dangerous here, why not let my cousin live on the island? The island is much safer."
"Yes, Sixth Brother, let go live with you on the island." lanie had wanted this for a while. She looked at Adrian with anticipation, but he frowned, his expression troubled.
If Sienna weren’t on the island, Adrian would agree, but... Sienna was just too stubborn.
"It’s better if you go Abroad," he said.
Bella asked sharply, "Sixth Brother, is it because that woman won’t allow it? Forgive for saying so, Sixth Brother, but aren’t you a bit too indulgent with won? That’s why you’ve spoiled that woman rotten, making her so unruly. Unnad Island belongs to you, Sixth Brother. You can let anyone you want live there. Besides, this isn’t just anyone; it’s my cousin. My cousin is your Fiancee, Sixth Brother. Her claim is far more legitimate than that woman’s."
Sienna wasn’t a secret among Adrian’s close associates. Adrian hadn’t intended to hide her, so many people knew that besides his Fiancee, Adrian had another beloved woman – Mai!
"Sixth Brother, since you like her and will surely marry her soday, we’ll all be living under the sa roof eventually. It would be good to get familiar with each other’s personalities beforehand," lanie also chid in.
Bella smiled. "Cousin, that’s the right way to think."
The bouquet of roses was heavy. lanie, tired from holding them, handed them to Bella to put in a vase.
"Sixth Brother, I’d like to et her too... Her na is Mai, right? I’ve heard she’s extrely beautiful..."
"Hmm."
Adrian lowered his head, his thumb rubbing the web of his left hand as he considered lanie’s request.
lanie was right. Sienna would have to live with lanie in the future. Sienna’s temperant was too fiery, while lanie’s was as gentle as water. If lanie could help soften Sienna’s temper, that would be perfect.
"Are you unwilling? ..." When Adrian remained silent for a long ti, lanie asked, "If it’s too difficult for you, then let’s just forget it. But I won’t go Abroad. I am your future wife. Whether I live or die, I will stay with the Desmond Family!" lanie insisted.
"Alright, you can go to the island too," Adrian relented.
Bella and lanie exchanged glances, undisguised joy in their eyes. Bella said, "That’s great! Sixth Brother, you don’t know how much my cousin wants to go." Then, turning to lanie, she added, "Cousin, haven’t you always complained that you rarely see Sixth Brother? When you’re on the island, you’ll be able to see him every day."
"When did I ever say that..." lanie’s face turned red, and she glanced shyly at Adrian.
Bella covered her mouth, giggling. "That’s right, my cousin never said that. My cousin doesn’t miss Sixth Brother at all. How’s that?"
"What are you talking about?" lanie playfully slapped Bella as she teased her. Bella dodged and said exaggeratedly, "Sixth Brother, look, my cousin is hitting ! You have to stand up for ..."
Adrian’s thoughts were still on Sienna, oblivious to the two overjoyed won.
"Sixth Brother, what are you thinking about? I’m talking to you, didn’t you hear ?" Bella asked.
"Ah?"
"Sixth Brother, when are we going to the island?"
Adrian hadn’t planned to return to the island so soon. However, he also wanted to see Sienna, so he found an excuse and said, "The day after tomorrow!"
"Cousin, that’s great..."
"Hmm."
「 」
Adrian sent a specific ssage to Tatu, informing him that lanie Carpenter would be staying on the island temporarily and instructing him to prepare a room for her.
As soon as Sienna Johnson heard that the "wife" was coming, she tactfully moved out of Adrian’s room and into a room with Selena Robertson.
In Selena’s room, as the two were tidying up the things moved from Adrian’s room, Tatu looked troubled.
"Sister-in-law, Sixth Master only asked to prepare a room for Miss Carpenter. He didn’t say anything about you moving out," Tatu explained.
Without raising her head, Sienna said, "Tatu, how many years have you been with Sixth Master?"
"Eight years."
"Eight years, and you still don’t understand Sixth Master?"
Tatu fell silent.
Sienna continued, "Miss Carpenter is Sixth Master’s Fiancee, and I am Sixth Master’s mistress. Since his Fiancee is coming, shouldn’t I be considerate and move out of Sixth Master’s room? Or should I wait for Miss Carpenter to arrive and lose her temper?"
"Miss Carpenter is a very gentle and virtuous woman; she wouldn’t do that..." Tatu said, trying to speak well of lanie.
"Tatu, a woman’s heart is as deep and mysterious as the ocean." Sienna gave him a look that clearly said, ’You don’t understand won,’ leaving Tatu speechless.
Tatu persisted, "Don’t move anything yet. I’ll ask Sixth Master first. You can move if he agrees."
"No need to ask. The matter is settled!"
Tatu was at a loss.
「 」
Adrian had never been so eager to return to Unnad Island. At the thought of seeing that woman soon, he struggled to suppress the excitent and joy threatening to show on his face.
The boat docked, and Adrian was the first to disembark.
Many people had co to the dock to greet him, but as Adrian scanned the crowd, he couldn’t find the one person he most wanted to see.
"Sixth Master..." Tatu greeted.
"Where is she?"
Tatu found himself in an awkward position. He had told Sienna to co to the dock to et Adrian, but Sienna had refused, saying that with so many people there, her presence wouldn’t make a difference.
But how could it be the sa? Tatu thought.
"Sister-in-law is up on the mountain practicing her martial arts," Tatu replied.
Adrian raised an eyebrow, a hint of displeasure in his eyes. "She’s certainly diligent, not willing to take even a single day off."
Tatu forced a smile, unsure how to respond.
Adrian handed a slightly seasick lanie Carpenter to Tatu. Her wound hadn’t fully healed, and her face was pale.
"Miss Carpenter, please co this way," Tatu said.
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