chapter 30 Mr ===

In the kitchen, Jini, who was chopping vegetables, suddenly stopped in her tracks. She turned her head and looked over, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Selena's pretty eyes widened suddenly, and she shouted angrily, "I disagree! I only have one dad! Even though he's dead, he's still my dad! No one can replace him!" Humphrey smiled at the corner of his mouth, feeling both heartache and comfort, as he patiently explained, "Selena, even though I'm not related to your dad by blood, we are still close brothers. In terms of seniority, I am your uncle. If we lived in certain cities in the north, you should call me your second dad. So, even if your dad is still alive, I am your dad, your second dad." Selena carefully pondered over this relationship, blinked, bit her finger, and asked skeptically, "Really?" Humphrey smiled and approached Selena, crouching down to appear more amiable, "Of course it's true. You can call me dad or second dad, I won't replace your dad in your heart. In the future, we can together pay respects to your dad, grandpa, and grandma at their graves. In short, I will take care of you like your dad, protect you, okay?" Cora looked at Humphrey's gentle demeanor and felt her heart melting, she had never seen this emotional side of him before. She lightly nudged Claude with her elbow, not daring to speak out loud, she whispered, "The Lord is so cute!" Claude's eyes widened, he broke out in a cold sweat all over, staring at Cora, and whispered back, "Are you crazy? How dare you say the Lord is cute?" Cora shrugged playfully and stuck out her tongue. The two of them were making these gestures behind Humphrey's back, he naturally couldn't see them, but Selena saw everything! "Giggle!" Selena was amused by Cora's antics, and let out a bell-like laugh. Humphrey looked at Selena's bright eyes, and from those gem-like black eyes, he saw Cora and Claude's gestures, but he simply ignored them and asked joyfully, "Do you agree?" Selena thought for a moment and said like a little adult, "Let's give it a try, if you satisfy me, then I'll consider." "Great!" Humphrey laughed heartily, reaching out his hands, he asked, "Can I hug you?" "No!" Selena stepped back guardedly, saying, "I won't let other boys touch me easily!" "Hmm, it seems our Selena is good at self-protection." Humphrey awkwardly rubbed his nose, saying, "Let's forget about it then." With that, he stood up. Selena bit her lip, took two steps forward, and extended her little hand. Humphrey was momentarily unsure of what she meant, looking at Selena in confusion. Blushing slightly, Selena said, "Since you're so handsome, I'll allow you to hold my hand." "Okay!" Humphrey couldn't stop smiling and held Selena's hand. Cora looked enviously at Selena and muttered, "I envy Selena so much!" Claude's scalp tingled, he glared fiercely at Cora and whispered, "Shut up!" Humphrey turned around calmly, looked at the two of them, and ordered, "Cora, go to the kitchen and help my wife." "Yes, Lord!" Cora felt a chill in her heart, saluted respectfully, and quickly walked towards the kitchen. Looking at Claude, Humphrey continued, "You go get the Herbert family car, I'll personally drive Selena to kindergarten later, that Hummer is too eye-catching." "Yes, Lord!" Claude turned around, took out his phone, and started making arrangements. Curiously, Selena asked, "Hey, why do they call you 'Lord'? Aren't you Humphrey? Is 'Lord' your nickname? It sounds awful." Humphrey was slightly taken aback and asked, "You don't like being called 'Lord'?" Selena nodded, "Yeah, it's strange, not a nice name at all." Humphrey nodded, suddenly calling out to Claude, "Claude." Claude turned around and respectfully asked, "Lord, what are your orders?" Humphrey pondered for a moment and said, "Tell the brothers not to call me 'Lord' anymore. Just call me 'sir'." Claude bowed and replied, "Yes, sir!" Humphrey looked down at Selena and asked with a smile, "What do you think of sir?" Selena pouted and said, "It's okay, better than being called 'Lord' anyway." "Good to hear that." Humphrey nodded, smiling. Claude watched this scene and couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. 'Lord', was the highest title. In the entire Cathysia, only the four Warlords of the East, South, West, and North battle zones were qualified to be called such, a symbol of honor! But now, for the sake of this girl Selena, 'Lord' had casually given up such a prestigious title! It seems that the Lord truly considers the child of his deceased brother as his own! Seeing Selena's slightly dissatisfied expression, Claude couldn't help but sigh inwardly. One day, she would understand that her uncle would be the one to support her entire world! From now on, she would undoubtedly be the happiest child in the world! In the kitchen, Cora exclaimed softly, "My goodness, 'Lord' is spoiling Selena to the skies!" Jini curiously asked, "Ms. Yates, what exactly does 'Lord' mean? Is Humphrey's position in the team quite high?" Cora thought for a moment and replied, "Mrs. Sutton, some things are better explained by sir himself. If he doesn't tell, I dare not speak out of turn. In any case, you can rest assured. Sir's return this time is for the Herbert family's revenge. What happened yesterday was just a small appetizer. Before long, the entire Lymelathe City will tremble at his feet. Those big shots you think highly of will only have to kneel and worship before sir." Cora said these words in a calm tone, without emphasizing. Because, whether it was Humphrey, herself, or Claude and others, their status had long passed the stage of showing off in front of ordinary people. In her view, these were just plain facts. Jini listened to her calmly stating these words and couldn't help but gasp in shock! If Humphrey had said these words himself, she might have to consider how much was true and how much was false. But when Cora said it, she had no choice but to believe. Watching the scene in the living room where Humphrey was holding Selena's hand, the two of them playing and interacting, Jini suddenly felt a pang in her heart, her eyes reddening. She picked up the ladle, stirred the bubbling porridge in the pot, and whispered, "Dempsey, if you can see this from the spirit world, you must be pleased, right?"