"The baby is already kicking. Every night, he waits for me to come home and play with him for a while before he'll go to sleep obediently. She wouldn't have the heart to hurt him..."
Seeing Adrian Desmond's expression, Walter Klein knew he had misspoken. He quickly added, "Yes. Madam will definitely give birth to the Young Master."
"Yes! She will give birth to the child," Adrian echoed, his head lowered.
「...」
Owen Hunter had just returned after several years in Orienta. Dan Taylor hosted a gathering, inviting several good friends for drinks, including Adrian, who was naturally in no mood for it. In the end, Owen had to personally drive over and drag him along.
In the car, the scholarly and refined-looking Owen Hunter gazed at the visibly emaciated and haggard Adrian Desmond. "What's wrong with you?" he demanded. "I just got back, and Edward is throwing a welcome banquet for me. You didn't even show up? Are you saying I'm not your brother anymore?"
