Thinking of the instigator of it all, she couldn't help but complain in her heart, "In the end, it's all Kira's fault for giving false information, causing this whole fuss..."
She picked up her wine glass, just about to steer the conversation toward a safer, lighter topic.
A voice full of excitement and seeking praise suddenly came from the direction of the hallway.
"Mom, Riven, look what I have!"
Only to see Kira burst in like a gust of wind, holding a large, long object!
She was clearly dressed up too, wearing a fashionable short skirt, with a radiant smile that screamed "I'm the savior."
Completely oblivious to the subtle atmosphere in the living room, and unaware that her mother had just shifted her mindset from "choosing a son-in-law" to "keeping a distance" within minutes.
Right now, Kira was focused entirely on her "ultimate assist" plan!
She walked straight to the still-surprised Riven, holding the enormous object high.
