483 The Systems History: Do you plan to marry my mother? (2/2)

Churu jumped a little and instantly landed in her embrace. If one didn't know, they would surely mistake that they were blood-related, or they have known each other for a long time as what they were showing was something heart-warming despite the terrifying experience last night.

Meanwhile, Aki smiled, seeing the two reunite. Tora had been treating him cold-shoulders since earlier and threatened him to cut off his tongue if he used it once again. Yet, she had a complete change of attitude upon her reunion with this little girl.

”I told you,” He muttered as his two guards helped him to carry their food. But Tora ignored him as she stared at Churu's adorable face.

”You're alive…” She murmured in relief. ”How can that be?”

”Yamada-sama, I don't know why everyone assumed I am dead if I am alive.” Smiling brightly, Churu lied for the very first time of her existence. She knew she died. However, she's immortal and no matter how many times she dies, she would come back alive like it was nothing.

”Regardless, I am glad.” Not caring how, Tora just smiled as she stroked her hand on the little girl's head. They only knew each other for a month, but Tora's heart felt more attached to Churu more than anyone she knew in her life.

”Forgive me for not protecting you. You wouldn't be abducted if not for my negligence.” After some time, Tora frowned as he felt ashamed. She promised that she would protect Churu, but just after three days when they departed from the northern town, Churu was already placed in danger.

”Yamada-sama, you came for me and were together again. That's what's important, isn't it? Also, Kaze is fine.” Still bearing her bright smile that could melt the coldest heart, Churu said. She then hugged Tora more tightly as her sleep felt like forever.

”Mhmm…” Subtly smiling, Tora rubbed her little back as she hummed a tune. ”Churu, when we returned to the Capital, you will be my adopted daughter.” Actually, Tora had been contemplating about this for quite some time and considered what needed to be considered.

However, after this incident, Tora finally decided as she couldn't let Churu be in-danger. Although there might be dangers that come after she entered their family, the Chisaka family member has to think twice before touching her daughter.

”What?” As soon as Aki heard her, he knitted his brows in disbelief. A woman having a child without a father was considered dirty — whether it was adopted or not.

Therefore, women who had children without a spouse would have to live alone as no man would want her to be their wife. And yet, Tora would just give her right to marry and have children of her own to adopt Churu?

”Really? Yamada-sama, no, mother!” Glad to hear her offer, Churu's bright smile turned even brighter. She could not contain her happiness that she shook Tora's arm as she hugged her.

”You'll lose your rights to marry if you do that, are you aware of that?” Frowning, Aki reminded. He too was unsure why he was concerning himself with this matter but deep down, he was displeased. It was not that he has something against Churu but there were other ways to protect a child without legally adopting it.