Chapter 4

He continued, "This child has no sense of security. He only wants to stay at home. He refuses to go out, and he refuses to go to kindergarten."

"I’m very busy with work, so I want to find a patient woman to be his mother."

"I will sign a prenuptial agreement with you. There will also be a property notarization."

I nodded. "I understand."

Families like theirs all did this.

Although my last marriage had been for love, the gap between our backgrounds was too large, so I had also signed a prenuptial agreement.

So when that love finally wore down to nothing, I was left with nothing in the divorce.

Even my wedding ring had been taken back.

After thinking for a moment, I said seriously, "Actually, I’m already satisfied as long as I have a place to stay. We don’t need to legally register the marriage."

But Adrian insisted, "The marriage certificate is for Leo."

"I want to find him a long-term mother. Marriage is the strongest contract."

I obediently nodded.

"Then we’ll do as you say."

Adrian added, "I will give you twenty thousand dollars a month for living expenses. It will be for your personal use. Don’t worry. That money will belong completely to you."

"Okay. Thank you."

He paused, then continued, "As for married life, I have no need for it for now. So you will still sleep on the second floor."

I immediately nodded.

"Okay. I have no need for that either."

And just like that, on the third day after my divorce, I got married again.

Just like my first marriage, there was no wedding.

At dinner, Butler Whitman specially asked the kitchen to add a few extra dishes.

Adrian handed me a diamond ring.

I quickly waved my hand.

"That’s not necessary."

Adrian said, "For Leo."

"Oh. All right. Sorry for the trouble."

That night, I had just lain down when Leo pushed open my door and stood there nervously.

"What’s wrong?" I asked.

He twisted his fingers and said awkwardly, "Nora, can you read me a bedtime story?"

"I’ll ask my daddy to pay you more. Of course, if you don’t want to, forget it."

My heart softened instantly.

I smiled at him.

"Come here."

I lifted the blanket, and the little boy climbed in smoothly.

That night, Leo fell asleep in my arms while listening to my bedtime story.

Early the next morning, Adrian was shocked when he heard about it.

Once again, approval showed between his brows.

"Nora, thank you for your hard work. I’ll add another ten thousand dollars to your monthly allowance."

"Mr. Blackwell, that’s too much!"

It really was too much.