Chapter 1462 - 1402: The Dowager Queen Nearly Starved to Death

"He said something happened to his mother, so he went back." Paige Desmond replied.

Looking at Paige Desmond and thinking about that troublesome Queen Mother, Sienna Johnson was genuinely afraid that the Queen Mother might cause more trouble.

Concerned, Sienna asked, "What happened to Kiya’s mother?"

"Not sure."

"How can you not know?"

Paige drank some water and said, "Sis, you know my issues with that woman; every time I hear ’Queen Mother,’ I can’t stand it. Why would you go to Kiya to ask about that woman?"

"..."

"The kids and I are doing great in Sileria City. That woman is in Abyanabad now, and from now on, we won’t interfere with each other’s affairs. She can do whatever she wants as long as she doesn’t bother me."

Sienna expressed her concern, "I’m worried about you and Kiya."

"Worried about what?" Paige found it amusing.

"Aren’t you afraid the Queen Mother could manipulate Kiya again this time?"

"Let her be." Paige said carelessly.

Although Paige hadn’t asked and was unaware of the situation, since Kiya hadn’t returned, it seemed the Queen Mother was preventing him from coming back.

If the Queen Mother had the power, she’d keep Kiya away forever.

"As long as you’re at ease."

"I’m very relaxed. Men are like that.

Actually, if Tessa Harrington had more experiences and dated a few more men, she’d realize that love and men are just like that... Women don’t necessarily need to be nurtured by love."

Love is a cherry on top, nice to have but not essential.

Sienna chuckled, "I don’t even know what to say anymore."

Paige had a good appetite and consumed half of the snacks Sienna brought, concerned she’d eat too much and upset her digestion, Sienna stopped her from continuing.

"Don’t worry about me, I’m doing fine now."

They stopped discussing Kiya and Paige enthusiastically talked about her porcelain shop.

The small shop was doing well; Paige knew many people in Abyanabad, and her porcelain shop had numerous buyers from Abyanabad.

Sienna picked a plain vase she thought would look beautiful in the living room and took it home.

After Sienna left, Paige checked her phone and Kiya had sent her a text saying he’d be delayed by a few days and told her to take care of herself.

Paige intended to reply to Kiya, but after drafting and deleting several times, she couldn’t find the right words, so she ended up not responding.

...

Abyanabad, Salameh Mosque.

The Queen Mother was frail, with thinning white hair, appearing like a beggar in old clothes, the veins on her hands showing.

Kiya rushed over upon receiving her distress message, finding she was barely clinging to life.

The doctor gave her a nutritional injection, allowing the Queen Mother to regain consciousness.

The Queen Mother looked at Kiya, "Kiya?" She thought she was dreaming, clutching the hem of his clothes with her emaciated hands.

"Your stomach is weak now; the doctor said you can’t eat solid food, only liquids. I’ve had rice porridge made for you; would you like some?" Kiya asked.

"Kiya, is it really you? Am I dreaming?" The Queen Mother still couldn’t believe it.

Kiya helped her sit up; she was thin and light, almost skeletal, but she felt her son’s warm hand, realizing it wasn’t a dream.

"Kiya, sob... sob..." The Queen Mother cried heartbreakingly.

She was like a bullied child outside, finally back in her parents’ embrace, letting out her grievances.

"Have some porridge." Kiya suggested.

"Kiya, if you hadn’t come, I would have died..."

"..."

"Kiya, Randall is the son of that sly woman Molly; he wants to starve me for revenge... How could you let Molly’s bastard be the Sultan?

You’re forcing me to my death."

Randall was Sienna’s half-brother, and Kiya had just found out too.

No wonder they bore resemblance, turns out they were brothers.

Randall always knew about him, yet he never knew about Randall. Kiya was curious; did his father know?

His father didn’t favor his mother, nor him much; if he knew about Randall, why not let Randall be the Sultan?

Kiya could never know the answers to these questions.

"Have some porridge." Kiya repeated.

The Queen Mother suddenly stopped crying, looked at her son’s face, and saw indifference; he didn’t care whether she was starved... A thought crossed her mind, she asked,

"... You don’t intend to avenge me? Or do you wish for me to die so you can live happily with that Paige Desmond?"

"..."

"Kiya, your heart is cruel!" The Queen Mother cried out again, and Kiya didn’t even bother to explain.

The Queen Mother cried for a long time, but seeing Kiya hadn’t said a word, not even to comfort her, she simply stopped.

"Kiya, I don’t want to die, save me, Randall will kill me."

Kiya assured her, "I won’t let Randall kill you."

"Really?"

"Yes." Kiya promised the Queen Mother.

Fearful of death, the Queen Mother, receiving Kiya’s assurance didn’t cause a scene and obediently ate a bowl of rice porridge.

Previously, she thought the porridge was unappetizing and never liked it, but now it tasted exceptionally delicious, better than bird’s nest.

After feeding the Queen Mother porridge, Kiya said, "You rest, I’ll go meet Randall."

The Queen Mother worriedly said, "Randall is now the Sultan, ruling Abyanabad; you’re walking into a trap?"

"..."

"Kiya, be careful; Randall is ruthless, just like his deceased mother, not a good person." The Queen Mother said, denouncing Randall.

"I know."

"Kiya, you’re leaving, who will stay to protect me? If Randall seizes the chance to kill me?" The Queen Mother said fearing death.

"I’ll leave Gary with you. Don’t worry, Randall won’t kill you."

"Really?" The Queen Mother helplessly asked, Kiya being her lifeline, she tightly clung to him.

"Yes."

The Queen Mother relaxed, "Kiya, you must drive Randall out of the Imperial Palace, I won’t let Molly’s son be Sultan."

Kiya ignored her, striding out.

Randall’s men were guarding the entrance, whereas those Kiya sent to guard the Queen Mother were dealt with by Randall.

Gavin following Kiya asked worriedly, "Sultan, you seriously plan on confronting Randall?"