The Royal Contract

Chapter 1348: A great plan

He animatedly watched the two interact in the small living room. It was like they had not seen each other for decades as they excitedly conversed about anything under the sun to what they had been doing lately.

He could only observe in amazement at the connection the two had. It was as if they could have been in each other's lives for years.

"But seriously, Serena, this is by far the worst disguise you ever wore." He heard the young boy comment with a chuckle as Ken stared at Serena's drabbed clothes and shoeless feet.

"Wait!" The boy said as he walked toward the door of the bedroom. After a minute, he returned carrying a sneaker with him.

"This might fit your feet." He brought the shoes toward her, kneeling before her feet. "It is old and dirty, but it would at least protect your feet from the street.

He appreciated the boy's gesture, demonstrating again how selfless he was. He barely had things he owned, and yet, here he was lending his things.

"Oh, that is so sweet of you, Ken." Serena picked up the shoes from the floor beside her feet, checking if it would fit her.

She guessed the boy had big feet for his age, or she just had a relatively small one, as the sneakers fitted her with just a little allowance left.

Adam watched her tie the last knot on the old shoes. Then, she tried walking them, smiling as she modeled it in front of them.

"I think you should also take this." The boy grabbed the cap that sat on the cabinet on the side, putting it on top of her head. "Yeah, that is perfect."

Again, the interaction between the two could only make him smile as they all laughed. Even the big man was laughing with them as he sat quietly on the other side of the room.

He knew then that with Serena, his life would be complete. He was now more convinced that he could not see anyone else in his lonely life besides her.

She was the only person he would want to build a family and spend the rest of his life. And adding the boy would make it perfect.

He now understood why Serena was so deadset to adopt Ken. The boy was extra special.

"What do you think?" Serena curiously asked, directing her attention at him.

She twirled to emphasize as she waited for his opinion on her new outfit. "I think you look perfect." He believed that even in patched clothes, Serena would always look beautiful.

"I think we should be going. It is getting late, and Ken here has an early class tomorrow. Am I right?" Adam hated to break the enjoyment, but they still had to stick with the rules.

And one of the rules he set for Ken was putting his studies before anything else. The boy could work for him, but only after he had done his school activities.

"Yeah, I still have a few catching up to do." The boy acknowledged this because he had stopped for several years. Luckily, he had a high IQ, so it would not be that hard for him.

"I am sure that you will do great," Serena said. "I think you will do much better than me." She admitted with a teasing smile.

It did not take them long since the traffic was light, but they both fell into a comfortable silence as they listened to a cozy rhythm.

The only occasional sound that echoed in the car was their breathing and a few hums that broke out of her lips in time with the song.

"Is this the place?" She asked when he parked the car in the empty lot.

He noticed it was already very dark since it was late. But he still had the headlight of the car to light the way.

He hoped the moon would show up and brighten the path, but the clouds seemed to cover the vast dark sky that even the stars could not peek behind the shadows.

"Come on. Watch your step." He helped her out of the car and into the dim path.

He initially had better plans than this. But he was not expecting they would be coming here tonight. He guessed he would have to improvise.

It was an impulse decision that he would not regret, seeing her standing on that spot, perfectly aligned with the magnificent view of the entire city.

He would have loved to catch this scene in a photograph, but it was better preserved in his memory for his eyes only to see.

"This place is magnificent." She gasped in excitement as her eyes scanned the entire area around them. "How did you find this place?"

One of his wealthy clients owned many real estate properties. And when he mentioned his intention to find a place where he could build his ideal home.

His client quickly recommended this lot. The kind man even offered to give him a good deal since he had saved him from an unjustified lawsuit.

He admitted that not all the filthy rich people were scumbags. He guessed there were still a few good men out there.

"Isn't it beautiful?" He agreed with her, finding the scene captivating, even magical. But it was because she was there with him.

He guessed the moment had turned out more beautiful than he had planned. All he truly needed was this woman and nothing else.

"Yeah, it is." She nodded as the clouds slightly cleared, showing some of the bright stars that lit the sky. "And by the way, who owns this?"

It looked incredible as the stars seemed to merge with the brighter lights of the city. It appeared like they were staring at a big canvas as they stood, admiring the delightful creation.

"I do. I bought this place thinking of building a house over there." He pointed at the large lot on their back. "And I am thinking of putting a swing on that tree over there."

Adam carefully watched her, studying her every reaction, wondering if he could read her thoughts.

"Oh, that seems to be a great plan." Serena uttered, but her words sounded different in his ears. He could not tell what she was thinking or how she was feeling.

"Oh, it would be. But I still need one more thing."