The atmosphere in the restaurant was rather intimate and warm . The setting sun and the clear river added to the brilliance of the environment, making it picture-perfect .

"Let me put it simply, a.s.suming you lived with your family, what would you like to be?" Carl rephrased his earlier question .

Kim blinked her doe eyes, "I haven't thought of that…"

The waiter's arrival interrupted their conversation . He diligently placed the food on the table . With a polite smile on his face, he asked if they would be needing anything . Carl shook his head, waving him away .

He continued, "About your family, I'll help you search for them . I'm not sure if it will be as effective as your plan, but I'll do my best . You just have to think of what you really want . "

"What if you can't find them? Or what if they never wanted me? What if they're dead?"

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Her Insecurity about their relations.h.i.+p may have been destroyed by Carl but concerning her parents, it was still present . And he understood that when someone was insecure, the next cause of action is to a.s.sure that person to the best of his ability .

"Whatever the case may be, aren't I your family? We could increase our number if you so wish . " He ended the sentence with a cheeky smile . His eyes held plenitude of patience and gentleness .

Kim blushed, understanding what he was implying . "What about you?" She inquired . She had no idea about his aspirations too .

"Previously, I didn't have any desire although, a part of me wanted to take back everything that belongs to my mother, now, I don't want to go back to the Blackwood family… not at all . I don't even wish to return to the capital . I hope for a peaceful life with you . A comfortable life with you and our children is good enough . Perhaps, I'll come to have a dream but right now, staying by your side is all I can think of . "

"Isn't your dream too simple?" Kim asked as she began eating . She did not understand why he was making her the center of his life . To the point where his dream was about her .

She was the only one for him . More than he expected… he didn't even have an expectation . Why wouldn't he treasure her above every other thing?

"The simple things in life matter most . Besides, I know you don't like complicated things . I also know you enjoy cooking . Have you thought of going to a culinary school?

I'm not saying you should quit what you're doing . I just want you reevaluate things and also think of yourself a little . If after thinking things through and you still want to study Law, I'll support you . And if you feel, you don't want to do it anymore, I'll still support you . As long as you're happy . "

Carl's words, though simple had a different effect on her . She had never thought of things this way . True, she loved cooking, she loved looking up recipes and trying them but to actually study it, it never crossed her mind .

After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Don't you think I've wasted enough time? I'll be 20 soon . I just feel it would be a waste, I spent a year at home and then… most people in my cla.s.s are far younger than me . "

Understanding her worry, he encouraged her, "Kim, you're still young and it's never too late to start over . "

With furrowed brows, she questioned, "So should I just quit?"

Carl waved his hands, "No . How about when we get home, you sit down and think of what makes you happy and what you really want to do . It will make it easier for you to decide . "

After considering for a while, she asked, "How long will it take?"

"Six months to fours years, depending on what you want and how far you want to go . Do you want to own a restaurant? Do you want to work for someone else? Will you focus on pastries? These are some of the questions you have to answer . " He explained with a grin plastered on his face . He was glad she was considering the idea already .

Her eyes turned gentle, "You researched?"

"Yeah! It concerns my wife, why wouldn't I? Along the way, it might get difficult too . So you have to really think about it . And if you become a celebrity chef, the effect may not be as good as becoming a politician, with regards to you searching for your parents but it's something . "

"But what about you?" She asked .

"What about me?"

"Will you be okay with me going off to culinary school? I mean… I don't really know how long it will take and if we'll get to see each other everyday . "

It all depends on the school . Some schools are quite strict and students must reside in the school unlike the state university where she can freely walk in and out .

He gave her a comforting smile, "If I wasn't okay with it, I wouldn't bring it up . I don't want you to regret not doing what you love at any point in the future . "

"You put more thought into this . . . thank you . "

He rubbed his neck, "It's my responsibility . "