Chapter 17 I want to be your woman

that!I want that!Ed, vote for that!

Emma, ​​who was excited, pulled the corner of Adrian's clothes and shook her eyes, staring at the huge Winnie the Pooh hanging on the wall, regardless of the fact that she was already holding a teddy bear in her hand.

OK OK OK, don't worry.

Adrian comforted and said a few words, glanced at the owner of the shop who was laughing from ear to ear and sighed helplessly, and a sneering laugh suddenly came from behind, but when Adrian turned his head, Kate had already looked elsewhere as if he knew nothing.

Shrugged, he simply took out the 5 pound note and exchanged 50 10p coins from the shop owner, and then began to look at the square in the distance.

With Ting's sound, the coin hit the white square in the upper right corner, which was a thousand miles away from the established target. Adrian shook his head and breathed a sigh of relief, aimed at the yellow square in the center and then threw it out again.

Ting!

Still not hit; if you shoot again, you still missed; if you continue to shoot, you missed; if you continue to shoot, you missed...

In the blink of an eye, 50 coins were already cast, while Winnie the Pooh was still hanging on the wall, her grinning mouth seemed to mock him for his poor skills.

The technology is really bad.Emma said unhappily.

Don't complain to me.The depressed Adrian immediately pinched her face.

The little girl punched him in a counterattack, but she probably knew that it was not lethal, so she immediately made another face.

However, after looking at the Winnie bear hanging, he waved his hand like a little adult: Forget it, I really can't bear to continue watching, so I'd better go and play other games.

Having said that, her nostalgia when she looked at the doll could not hide from Adrian, so he immediately took out 5 pounds and put it into the hands of the smiling shop owner: How about we try again, Emma?

Try again?Emma blinked like this, and I think it would be impossible to try ten more times.

It's really...

Hit people.

Adrian looked at the guy in front of him with some annoyance. He was only four years old, but he was much smarter than his peers. This probably has something to do with her own experience.

I'm afraid that's the case.Adrian sighed and glanced at Kate who had chuckled just now because of the little girl's words. So, I think we have to find a foreign player.

Emma then looked at Kate, her mouth involuntarily pouting high. Although she had already understood a lot of things as she grew up, she still instinctively rejected Kate, not knowing why.

After gently pinching the little guy's face again, Adrian straightened his body and owed Kate slightly: Can you help me, beautiful lady?Help a child realize her little wish.

Kate snorted softly, took the coin without saying a word and started throwing it, once, twice, three times, four times, and I was beaten!

The owner's smile suddenly froze on his face, but he quickly recovered, shrugged and took the Winnie Bear down and handed it to Adrian. By the way, he also said something like "congratulations" and so on. Adrian just spent enough coins here here, he bought two such Winnie Bear dolls.

Thanks.

Looking at Emma waving Winnie Bears happily, Adrian said to Kate beside him, and then sighed again. He only lost four times and hit it. Compared to his previous N misses, it was really a hit, but this also confirmed one thing, he really has no talent in this.

I did this for Emma.Kate said lightly, his eyes on the little girl.

Adrian smiled and didn't say anything else, so he wasn't that the case.

Rodelines and his wife gave birth to a daughter. Although they are still very nice to Emma, ​​they do not look at the adopted children like many families, but they are still biased.

But for the sensitive Emma, ​​she could notice even a little difference. The little girl is very smart, so she would choose to bury these in her heart. It's nothing if it's just one or two times. If it's not great if it's time.

Adrian still remembers the situation that he stopped Rodeline from calling her because he wanted to give her a surprise, and then came to the door of the little girl's bedroom to see.

Emma sat at the desk and was painting seriously. There was a faint loneliness between her eyebrows. There was a wall with her paintings posted in the bedroom. Part of it was a man and a woman walking on the grass in the sunshine of the bright sun. But more of it was a guy with a round brain. It was not to mention who he was painting. Although Adrian didn't admit that this inexplicable image was himself.

Because of this, he took Emma to the amusement park to have fun, and he worked tirelessly to win the Winnie Bear.

There are many Winnie Bear dolls bought on the street, and each one looks better than this. If he wants to, it is not difficult to pile up the little girl's bedroom with dolls, but that is not what Emma really wants.

Kate understands this, so even though Emma is always not friendly to her, she helps win back the Winnie Bear.

So, when Adrian reached her arm around her waist, she just struggled imperceptibly.

The little girl who had been running happily in front of her realized something at this time, turned around and looked at the two of them, then turned around and squeezed into the middle of them without hesitation, then raised her chest and grabbed Adrian's arm tightly, with an expression that I am a child, whom I am afraid of.

Adrian couldn't help laughing, Kate rolled his eyes, and then Adrian picked up the little girl: Okay, little guy, after playing for so long, how about we find a place to rest?For example, the restaurant in front?

Emma poked the ice cream in the cup with a spoon, and the silvery hills were poured with a layer of liquid chocolate, and a few cherries were decorated, which made people particularly appetizing.

After she dug a piece and put it into her mouth, she stuck out her tongue and inserted it into the ice cream and licked it. She accidentally touched the tip of her nose with a white mark, and then she giggled.

However, she seemed to have a lot of fun, but in fact she was listening to the conversation between Adrian and Kate in front of her.

Why do you want me to go with you?Having a secretary by your side is enough, isn’t it?Kate said in a bad tone.

Because you're in London.

Adrian replied with a smile, "If you are not here, I will naturally not go back to Los Angeles to get you there, but the problem is that you are here, so why can't you go and have a look together?"Besides, this is not a complete business activity, and taking Charlize is more important than going to Prague.

Even if I am in Los Angeles, even if you go back to Los Angeles, you may not come to me on purpose.

Kate whispered, and then gave the answer before Adrian spoke: Give me time to think about it.

This is not possible, Kate, we will visit our first family in two or three days, so you don’t have much time to think about it, I need the answer now.Adrian said a little scoundrel.

Don't you plan to spend a few more days with Emma?Kate asked in surprise.

After finishing these things, I will accompany her for a while.

Adrian said blinking, Kate then woke up, looked at the little guy pretending to be dealing with ice cream, and got up and went to the bathroom.

Have you heard enough?Adrian asked Emma with a smile.

I... The little girl flattened her mouth and realized that her every move had fallen into their eyes.

where are you going?Can I follow?She looked at him with a beautiful expression.

Don't worry, my dear, I'm just going to see all over the British Isles to help those in need.Adrian explained, I will be back soon.

But... I want to go.Emma whispered, biting her lips, her big eyes flashing with a grievance. Kate can accompany you, can't I accompany you?

That's it.Adrian grabbed his head, not knowing how to tell her for a while.

That's because...Kate is my woman.He simply wanted to fool him with this sentence.

What does that mean?The little guy blinked incomprehensible.

Well... Adrian immediately found that he was trapped by his words, so he simply changed the subject. By the way, why are you always a little unfriendly to Kate, Emma?Where did she bother you?

I don't know, anyway... The little girl shrugged as if she was an adult, then looked at Adrian thoughtfully. Just as she was about to say something, Kate who went to the bathroom came back.

OK, I agree, are you satisfied?She said after sitting back beside him.

It made me so happy, Kate, I knew you wouldn't let me down.Adrian then hugged Kate and kissed her on the face. Although Kate leaned down but did not dodge.

Turning his head again, he found Emma was staring at him intently, and she didn't notice it even though she was applying a large piece of cream on the corner of her mouth.

Adrian couldn't help but chuckled, took out a tissue to wipe off the traces on the little girl's face, touched her head and then said: Have you eaten?So how about we continue to play?

He said that, he waved to the waiter nearby and placed his credit card on the table.

I decided!

The little girl suddenly slapped her hands on the table and then jumped off the chair, but in this way, she only had half of her head above the table, without any momentum.

Emma immediately noticed this. After tiptoeing a few times, she had to sit back to her seat honestly.

This interesting look made Adrian and Kate laugh, and even the waiter came over to get the credit card and couldn't help but smile.

I decided!Despite this, Emma continued to slap the table and looked at Adrian with a serious face.

I want to be your woman!She announced righteously, erecting her small breasts and her chin raised her high, and she didn't understand how shocking her words were.

Puchi, Adrian, who was drinking the last sip of coffee, sprayed it directly. Fortunately, he covered his face with a cup in time. The coffee did not spray out, but it was splashing all over his face. He was originally looking at Kate outside casually, his elbows slipped and his chin almost fell on the table; the waiter who was about to leave dropped his credit card directly to the ground.

I want to be your woman, Ed!The little guy seemed to be afraid that he would not be shocked enough, so he said loudly again.

You… do you know what you are talking about, Emma?Adrian wiped his face and said with some stuttering.

Hell, Ed, you taught her something.Kate looked at him with some anger.

I swear, it's not my business.Adrian smiled bitterly and raised his hands, then glared at the waiter standing beside him. Can you go to check out, Mr. Waiter?

Ah?oh!Yes!The waiter finally reacted, looked at Adrian with a strange look and hurriedly left.

How did you think of this, Emma?After sending the waiter away, Adrian stared at the little guy in front of him angrily and amusedly, but he couldn't care about the gazes that came from around him.

Perhaps because she realized that she was causing big trouble, Emma shrank her neck and lowered her head and muttered: You are not... Didn't you say that Kate can follow you around... It's because she is your woman...

Adrian immediately showed a choking expression, not knowing what to say at all. Kate, who was still very angry just now, suddenly became weird on his face, a little embarrassed and annoyed...

She was secretly happy, and finally she turned around and didn't know where to look.

In this way, the two adults and one child didn't talk, and the atmosphere between them became inexplicable.

……

Edinburgh is located at the mouth of the east coast of Scotland. It is located on the stretch of volcanic ash and rocky cliffs. It was the capital of Scotland hundreds of years ago.

Although not as big as London, it has its own culture and history. In the history of the United Kingdom, as one of the cities closest to England in Scotland, there have been many wars in Edinburgh.

I've been here, and when I was a kid, I really don't think St. Giles Cathedral is so charming.

Kate said as he looked at the passing cathedral outside the car window, it was not as good as Westminster's Cathedral, and at most it was about the same as Temple Church.

Really?

Charlize's voice came from the front passenger seat, and she turned her head and looked at Kate with a smile, "To be honest, Kate, is your comment out of sincerity, or is it because you are an Englishman?"

Of course it is the former, or do you think I will look at the problem in a biased manner in this kind of thing?Kate raised his eyebrows and sneered and fought back, "What about you, Charlie?"

I?All.

Charlize shrugged and turned around again without giving her a chance to speak, making Kate, who lost his punch, gritted his teeth.

Although it's just a few words like you, the meaning of which contains too many. Of course, Kate wouldn't ask whether you did it on purpose or based on your lack of understanding. So what she wanted to ask is that you really feel that it's unfair to target me like this, or because of Adrian.

After the two women met, the tit-for-tat in a small range never stopped.

Of course, they all handled it well, and most of the time, Charlize had to gain a little bit of an advantage, just like before.

Although he saw all this, Adrian always looked ignorant and talked to Emma in his arms.

It is dangerous to get involved in this level of dispute. Whether it is to lean on one side or maintain balance, there is no good result, so ignoring it is the best choice.

If you want to be able to get along with everything, you must at least be as good as Julia and Monica.

Adrian couldn't help but feel excited when he thought of the two women holding each other or lying side by side that night, and it would be even more wonderful if Charlize and Kate could do the same.

What is that?

Suddenly Emma's voice sounded in his ears pulled him back from his imagination, calmed down, looked at the little guy in his arms with some shame, and then looked in the direction she pointed.

Ha, that is the Children's Museum I told you, which contains all kinds of toys. Do you want to go and see it?

Emma was still with him in the end. After checking out that day, Adrian immediately pulled Kate and Emma away in a hurry, and did not even stay in the amusement park. He went straight to the street and walked to the Thames before stopping.

After that, neither Emma, ​​who felt that she had caused trouble, nor the depressed Adrian, nor the embarrassing Kate, he didn't talk about this anymore. He walked around the streets of London for a while before returning home.

Of course, in private, Adrian still found an opportunity to warn the little girl not to talk about this again. He spoke very seriously and solemnly.

Fortunately, except for Kate, all the people I heard at that time were strangers. If the Rodlines and his wife heard it, God knew what kind of reaction would be caused.

Emma also agreed seriously and solemnly, but the condition was that he had to bring her with him when he was running around on the British Islands this time.

Adrian could only agree, but it turned out to be a good decision, at least when Charlize and Kate were verbally quarrel, he had a good reason to ignore it.

However, there must be a formal reason to bring the little guy with me. This is easy to deal with. The fund was originally completed with the help of her parents, and something happened on the day she completed it, so you just need to take her to see her parents' efforts on the excuse.

In addition to visiting the little guy this time, Adrian came to London to visit several families that were rescued by him a few years ago and specially designed for single mothers.

Yes, single mother, Edinburgh, visiting, needless to say, should know what it is.

Some things changed because of his appearance, such as Miramax was weakened because of his appearance and was eventually acquired by him, such as sexual comedy becoming popular several years ahead of schedule because of the hot sale of "American Pie", but some things still move along with inertia, such as future magical mom J.K. Rowling returned to Edinburgh with her nearly one-year-old daughter because of her divorce from her husband, and lived on meager relief in her small apartment.