A Replacement Bride

special abilities. Her transfiguration technique is unparalleled. Not only that, she possesses several

special formulas in her hands, which I think many will want, especially the formula for the elixir of

rejuvenation. Those people are after the formulas she possesses, aren't they?"

All her life, Jennifer had lived by Darren's side, kept a low profile, and paid no attention to the affairs of

the outside world. Even until the day Darren died, she was still that ordinary old lady everyone knew. In

fact, she even became ill and never recovered after that. As a result, Katherine acquired all the

information about Jennifer through special channels even though she was her granddaughter.

And if Katherine didn't acquire the information about Jennifer, she would never know that Jennifer's

brilliance used to be so unmatched back when she was young. Katherine also wouldn't have known

that Jennifer was the youngest senior researcher in Cechirus' Department of Physics. If she didn't

marry Darren and given birth to Elsie in the later years of her life, Jennifer might have continued to

exude her brilliance in her career.

Yet, she was willing to restrain her grace and brilliance for Darren's sake and become an ordinary old

lady who stayed with her husband and daughter.

Joaquin was even more shocked when he heard Katherine's statement. "You knew everything?" These

are all state secrets. As a matter of fact, they are even classified as Triple-S-leveled top secrets.

Ordinary folks can't access them at all, but Katherine can actually acquire them! How did she even do

that?

Katherine just smiled at his apparent astonishment. Since she retrieved the information through some

atrocious channels, she didn't bother explaining how she obtained them.

Joaquin didn't ask any further questions after he saw Katherine's response.

Nevertheless, their relationship obviously got a lot closer after this heart-to-heart talk.

Katherine immediately dismissed him when she noticed it was getting relatively late, especially after

she saw he had no intention to leave. "Thanks for helping me save Grandma and Noah. You can go

home now."

However, Joaquin rose to his feet, opened the closet, took out the quilt, spread it on the floor, and sat

cross-legged on it like he had years of experience in doing this. "I think the floor of your room is quite

comfortable to sleep on. I've made my decision. In order to protect you and Grandma and prevent the

incident that occurred today from happening again, I'll stay here with you until those forces in

Hovington leave."

Katherine's frustration turned into slight amusement when she saw Joaquin acting like a ruffian.

"Suit yourself," Katherine said huffily.

Joaquin, on the other hand, looked at her with a smile.

After that, Katherine left her room and headed straight to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Later in the evening, Noah and Jennifer didn't have a great appetite and didn't eat much.

When Katherine saw this, she knew they hadn't recovered from the incident that occurred during the

day, especially Noah. Her face looked pale even after the incident had ended hours ago. Judging from

this, one could imagine how frightened Noah truly was.

Katherine eventually couldn't stand watching Noah in that state. Therefore, she said lightly after dinner,

"Noah, come and sleep with me in my room tonight."

Still, she felt something was off as soon as she said that. Hence, she rushed into the kitchen with the

excuse of washing the dishes.

By the time Katherine finished washing the dishes and returned to her room, Noah was already waiting

for her in the room. She sat on the bed and looked curiously at Joaquin, who was sitting on the ground.

"Mr. Joe, why are you sleeping on the floor in Mom's room?"

Joaquin answered vaguely, "That's because I have upset her. So, I can only sleep on the floor."

"Then, you have to cheer her up well. Although Mom would say many mean things, she is also a big

softie. She'll forgive you as long as you sincerely apologize to her." Noah taught him seriously.

Her antics utterly amused Joaquin. Nonetheless, he still nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. Thank

you, Noah. I'll certainly admit my mistake and apologize to her sincerely."

Meanwhile, Katherine stood at the door and listened to the conversation between the two. The corners

of her mouth twitched before she opened the door and entered.

At once, Noah got up and sat down properly while looking at Katherine obediently for fear of upsetting

her.

Regardless, Noah still felt a little excited, considering this was the first time Katherine took the initiative

and suggested that they slept together over the years.

Katherine stared at her, asking, "Have you brushed your teeth?"

Noah immediately jumped off the bed and stuttered, "N-No. I-I'll brush my teeth right away."

After she finished saying that, she ran out like she was escaping from hellhounds.

Katherine couldn't help shaking her head, feeling amused as she watched Noah run out of her room to

brush her teeth in fear.

After ten minutes, Noah returned with a faint minty scent wafting off her. She looked at Katherine

cautiously before crawling onto the bed and lying on the bed conscientiously.

Katherine turned off the main light and switched on a small desk lamp. Finally, she turned her head to

look at Noah again. As she saw just how nervous Noah was, she smiled softly before reaching out to

raise Noah's head and placing it on her shoulder, effectively cradling Noah in her embrace.

At that moment, Noah could feel her heart beating fast in excitement. I-I'm actually sleeping with Mom!