Chapter 272


    Judy had no interest in deciphering these iprehensible things. She waved her hands frantically


    and said, “No need, I don’t want to learn. You should teach Lumma instead. Lumma wants to learn, and


    you want to teach. Don’t drag me into this. I hate studying.”


    “You have to learn.” Adam finally shifted his gaze towards Lumma. As his eyesnded on her, they


    softened considerably. “If you want to learn, you can join us.”


    Lumma was more than willing to do that. She excitedly jumped up and down, saying, “Really? I can join


    you? Mr. Hills, can you wait for me for two minutes? I’ll go get my pen and notebook.”


    “Go ahead.” Watching her cheerful figure disappear, Adam’s mood also improved significantly.


    It seemed that Lumma was easily satisfied and delighted just by being included in the learning process,


    a simple-minded girl indeed.


    Judy was forced into study mode. Each time she heard an ancient phrase, she became so drowsy that


    she felt like dozing off. However, Lumma, reveling in Adam’s attention, studied diligently. She not. only


    listened attentively but also took meticulous notes, resembling a dedicated student.


    Judy observed the two of them. One earnestly exined, while the other earnestly listened, both fully


    immersed in that ancient text, focused and diligent, no one noticed Judy cking off.


    Quietly, she took out heric book and continued shipping her favorite couple, asionally stealing


    nces at Adam, afraid he might catch her inattentiveness.


    Little did she know that she was merely a pretext for Adam to get closer to Lumma. Lumma was the


    only person he truly desired to teach.


    “Mr. Hills, I don’t recognize this ancient word,” Lumma pointed to an unfamiliar word, her eyes filled with


    eager anticipation. “Could you please teach me how to recognize it?”


    Adam slightly lowered his head, naturally leaning closer to her. Among their breaths, he caught a hint of


    her unique fragrance. She didn’t wear perfume, yet why did she always smell so delightful?


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    “Mr. Hills…” As he drew nearer, Lumma also caught the faint scent of minty tobo emanating from


    him. Subconsciously, she moved back a little. “Do you recognize this word?”


    Adamposed himself. “This word means ‘husband.””


    “Husband?” Lumma stared at the word for a few moments. The more she looked at it, the more it


    resembled the ancient term for husband. “Mr. Hills, does this passage talk about a couple who get


    married, separate, and then meet again without recognizing each other?”


    If Lumma hadn’t been known for her earnest desire to learn, Adam would have thought she had


    discovered something. “Yes, it’s a story about a couple who separate after getting married and then fall


    in love again when they meetter.”


    “What an unreliable man!” Perhaps reminiscing about her own experiences, Lumma couldn’t help but


    comment, “Leaving his newlywed wife alone at home. In our era, it might be tolerable, but back then,


    when a man left a woman at home, he probably had no idea how difficult her life would be.”


    “That man is indeed unreliable!” Adam feltpelled to speak a few words in defense of the male


    protagonist in the story. “He was forced to leave his hometown and his newlywed wife. But after


    recognizing herter, he wholeheartedly treated her well. He could be considered a good husband.”


    This book primarily focused on a collection of diverse folk stories, igniting Lumma’s curiosity. However,


    she didn’t want to dwell on this matter indefinitely, nor did she possess the authority to pass judgment


    on the actions of those involved.


    After all, Lumma wasn’t a direct participant and remained oblivious to the circumstances at that time. A


    few fleeting sentences were insufficient toprehend theplete picture.


    “Lumma…” Suddenly, Adam called her name in his low, seductive voice.


    “Yes?” Lumma looked up at him, sensing that there was something hidden within his eyes behind the


    rim of his silver sses. Yet, that emotion dissipated so swiftly that Lumma began to question whether


    she had imagined it.


    “Tomorrow, apany me to Coastal City for the Elite Auction.” Adam hadn’t forgotten that tomorrow


    marked Lucas’ return to Red Pine City. Due to Lucas’ temporary identity restrictions, he could only take


    Lumma away when Lucas returned, preventing them from meeting.


    “Of course. I’ll make the necessary preparations.” Lumma was aware that TOP was a renowned charity


    auction organized by the influential figures of Coastal City. However, she was unaware of the items


    being auctioned this time. Hence, she needed to prepare in advance, enabling Adam to both make a


    contribution and acquire items he fancied through bidding.