Second Lead Syndrome: A Second Chance - Chapter 327

Shen Mao looked at her lovely daughter again. In just a short amount of time, his bratty daughter had already become such a m.a.t.u.r.e woman. An a.d.u.l.t who is already thinking independently and making a future of her own.

He knew that Lena had the talent to be a woman of power is she wanted to be one. But her true passion was always love, family, and her own dream.

“Are… you sure? If this is really what you want, as your father, I cannot deny you of your wishes.” He spoke.

“Dad…”

“My sweet child is all grown up now, huh. Just remember to visit us often, and be good.”

Shen Mao patted Lena’s head and smiled at her.

The rest of the dinner was more relaxing and great bonding time between the two families. It was the very times where Lena saw Kris enjoying his time and not faking his happiness.

Shen Mao continued to bully Kris as much as he can while the old man still got the favors of his future son-in-law.

When it was time to leave, Lena bid her parents goodbye. Kris and Lena dropped of Madam Li at the mansion before they head back to their own place.

As they arrived home and got ready to go to bed, Kris squeezed Lena tightly into his arms. He softly breathed as he embraced her.

“I’ll be away for a few days.” He finally spoke.

“What?” Lena replied in a somewhat annoyed voice. They were just talking about getting married and Kris was going to be gone…?

“I’ll be back to sign the papers.”

“….” He makes it sound like it just signing papers.

As if he could read her mind, he let out a soft chuckle. “It’s not just papers…. it’s the day we become husband and wife. It is not just a fancy official word between two people…”

“I demand a better reason for you not being here.”

Kris did not reply for a few seconds. “I am meeting with my mother tomorrow. I don’t know exactly how that will go, but it is something that needs to be done.”

“And that will take… three days?”

“So so.”

Lena did not like his half-a*ssed answer. “I am not going to marry a man for him to be dead in less than a week. I don’t mind becoming a divorcee but definitely not a widow.”

“Are you saying you are considering a divorce?”

“That’s always an option. I am a pretty young woman. Even with a kid or two… I will still have men kissing my feet.”

“Ouch.” Kris laughed, but he knew his woman was just teasing him. “I won’t die that easily. I have to give you 6 kids and see every single of them get married. And besides… if I do just die after a week, you’ll become one of the ric.h.e.s.t women in the world. Hmm…. or maybe I should consider a prenup?”

“I get to tease you but you can’t do that to me.” Lena complained.

“Ahaha… I would never dare, my dear wife… ahaha.. But on the real topic, I promise I won’t be late, ever, to any appointment we have.” Kris kissed the back of Lena’s head. “And if I ever do… you can make me stand outside for the entire night and sing you love songs on a microphone.”

Lena chuckled. “Promise?”

“Promise.”

Lena closed her eyes and slept peacefully in the warmth and security of his embrace.

When she woke up, Kris was already gone as she expected. What she did not expect was a to-do list left by him.

He left her a list of things to do before they tie the knot.

Kris was in charge of the appointment of the signing, the doc.u.ments and official business of it. He also chose himself to decide on the rings and their honeymoon trip. They only tasked he left her was to decide on their marriage home.

They were planning to do this together with a while back but things happened. And now they are rushing the marriage, Lena did not mind visiting the houses herself. It seemed like a better choice than having Kris along with her anyways.

The man had no taste in such things. His mind would probably run wild of the perverted ways to attack his future wife in their new house… oh the places.

Lena slightly shook her head. She really hoped he has a good and peaceful talk to his mother. She didn’t really dive down in asking what he was planning to do with the whole “bait” and “get rid of some pests.”

Lena was somewhat worried… but who wouldn’t be when their significant other is going to do something dangerous?

Lena shook the thought of her mind and got ready for her day. She got in contact with the agent and she was able to squeeze Lena in last-minute today for a tour.

It’s been a while since the situation with the bombing, but Lena kept in contact with Jackson. He had since gone back to the States and taken a long break from all the physical pain.

Lena felt more relieved knowing that he was doing fine.

Jackson: If you ever do come, please make sure to visit me.

As Lena got off the elevator, she smiled, looking at the man standing outside, already opening the car door for her.

“Hello, Noah.”

“Morning, Miss. Shen.” He nodded.

Noah had not been personally guarding Lena since Kye’s death. However, with how things were going to be, Noah was put back on personal guard duty.

Kris offered his men, but Lena rather had someone she personally felt comfortable with. Additionally, she felt like Kris’s men were always just invading her privacy.

James was driving while Noah took the other front seat.

“How the family?” Lena asked.

“Good as always. My wife and I are actually having another child.”

“Would you be leaving the job then?”

“No. This job… it’s my life as much as my family. I am a lucky man to have such a wonderful wife. But even more so… am I not a much better man when I can protect my family and my client?”

“Aiya… your such a great man.” Lena laughed.

“Besides… there are people who have a liking towards dangerous careers and men.”

Lena just smiled. Oh yes…. she does know. She would be considered one of those people.

Noah and James stayed with Lena as she toured all three mansions.

Kris and Lena already agreed that both of them will contribute 50/50 to the payment of their marital home. And the house would be under Lena’s name. Kris already has several assets, whereas Lena was still at the start of her life of making a name to her own and having her own assets.