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Chapter 124 Eri Kisaki: I'm definitely getting a divorce, even Aoyama's arrival won't help.

Sizzle.
A blue Mini Cooper pulled up near the Maori Detective Agency. The door opened, and a woman wearing a purple long-sleeved shirt and an orange coat got out.

And this woman was none other than Eri Kisaki.

After getting off the car, Eri Kisaki didn't linger and went straight to the office on the second floor with her travel bag.

"Conan, go open the door."

After seeing Eri Kisaki, Kitahara Natsuhiro, who was standing by the window, turned to look at Conan.

"it is good."

Conan nodded, got up, went to the door, and opened the door to the agency.

After the door opened, a panting Eri appeared in the doorway and saw Conan opening the door for her: "Thank you, Conan."

"Eiriah"

Before Conan could finish speaking, Eri Kisaki rushed into the office.

She looked anxious, her brows furrowed, and she looked around, but she couldn't see Xiaolan anywhere.

She did see Kogoro Mouri, whom she despised; if it weren't for Ran, she wouldn't have come here at all.

At this moment, Kitahara Natsuyu walked over: "Attorney Ki, don't worry. Ran is fast asleep in her room on the third floor. Fumiyo is with Ran right now, so you don't need to worry too much."

Under the influence of hypnosis, Xiaolan has fallen asleep.

Judging from Xiaolan's current condition, she might sleep until she naturally wakes up, or she might have a nightmare and be startled awake.

Both possibilities are possible, he couldn't say for sure.

Hearing this, Eri clutched her chest, feeling much relieved. Her expression wasn't as bad anymore; as long as Ran was alright, that was all that mattered.

As for Kogoro Mouri sleeping on the sofa?

Sorry, they're not familiar with each other.

Separated for ten years, Kogoro Mouri's betrayal had long since worn away Eri Kisaki's feelings for him.

Once Ran's situation is resolved, she will immediately divorce Kogoro Mouri without any further complications.

Even if Kogoro Mouri is unwilling, it doesn't matter; she can still file for divorce.

Since becoming a lawyer, she has never lost, including in divorce cases like this. Most importantly, they had been separated for ten years, which long met the criteria for divorce.

So this time, no one can stop them from getting a divorce, not even their biological daughter, Xiaolan.

She said this divorce is final! Even if Qingshan comes, it won't make a difference!
"Thank you so much for your help today."

Eri Kisaki took two steps back, her furrowed brows relaxing, and bowed slightly to Kitahara Natsuyu in thanks.

Kitahara Natsuyu smiled and said, "We're all neighbors, so naturally we should help each other. Now that Xiaolan is in trouble, we won't stand idly by."

"So Attorney Fei, you don't need to be so polite. The important thing now is Xiaolan."

"However, just in case, Conan's mother, Ms. Fumiyo, will also be staying here overnight. What does Mr. Kisaki think?"

This is, after all, a private matter between Ran and Eri, so it would be better to ask Eri.

Upon hearing this, Eri Kisaki was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening.

"Mr. Kitahara asked Ms. Fumiyo to stay so he could mediate the fight?!"

She saw through Kitahara Natsuhiro's plan at a glance.

It was simply to have Edogawa Fumio act as a buffer between her and Ran, so that things wouldn't get any more out of control.

"Yes, that's what I thought."

"After all, Xiaolan is in this state now. She might become somewhat extreme after she wakes up. The more people there are, the more help we can provide."

"To prevent the situation from getting out of control." Kitahara Natsuhiro smiled.

If the situation really gets out of control, he will have no choice but to resort to the last resort: altering some of Xiaolan's memories.

For example, you could make Ran believe that Eri and Kogoro Mouri divorced ten years ago. That would be enough.

Of course, he wouldn't do that unless absolutely necessary.

"However, this might cause Miss Fumiyo some distress."

"I"

Eri Kisaki felt a mix of attraction and hesitation.

At this moment, Conan said, "Aunt Eri, my mother also wants Ran to recover, and I've troubled Ran for so long, it's time to repay her."

"So Aunt Eri, please don't worry. The most important thing now is to help Ran recover!"

Hearing this, Eri was deeply moved and agreed to the request.

"Conan, Mr. Kitahara, thank you so much," Eri Kisaki said again.

Kitahara Natsuyu said, "We're all friends, don't be so polite."

"It's getting late, so we won't stay here any longer."

"I'll take Mr. Mori to my place later, and Conan will come along too. I'll leave things here to you three ladies. No one else will bother you."

"Hopefully, your conversation with Xiaolan after she wakes up will help her resolve her inner conflict."

"However, in this conversation, Attorney Fei must tell the truth and not deceive Xiaolan, even if some things will hurt Xiaolan." Kitahara Natsuyu became serious.

Since we're speaking from the heart, let's be honest. Keeping things hidden will only make things more complicated.

Eri nodded and said, "I know, this is a problem I have to face."

"Besides, Xiaolan is already sixteen years old, she's an adult, I think she'll understand."

Whether Xiaolan will understand her or not is unclear, but all she can do now is try her best.

She has lived for Ran and Kogoro Mouri for the past few decades; now it's time for her to live for herself.

“In that case, I’ll take Mr. Mori and Conan back first.” Kitahara Natsuhiro came up to Kogoro Mori and hoisted him onto his shoulder. “If anything happens, you can call me and I’ll come over.”

"Don't be shy, it's all for Xiaolan."

“Okay, I will definitely ask if I need to,” Eri Kisaki said with a smile.

Ran is so lucky to have friends like Kitahara Natsuhiro and Conan.

She was genuinely happy for Xiaolan.

"Well, we'll take our leave now."

Kitahara Natsuhiro carried Kogoro Mori and walked outside.

Conan then looked at Eri Kisaki and said, "Aunt Eri, I'm entrusting Ran to you." After saying that, he quickly followed Kitahara Natsuyu's footsteps.

He's of no use here; his only purpose is to make room for the three women.

"Conan."

Eri Kisaki turned around and watched Kitahara Natsuhiro and Conan leave, then bowed slightly again.

After the two figures disappeared from sight, Eri Kisaki picked up her travel bag, left the agency, and went to the third floor.

Upon reaching the third floor, she looked at the familiar door, and memories of the past flooded back into her mind.

Back then, they were a happy family, and their home was filled with laughter.

But as time passed and fate intervened, their once happy family eventually fell apart.

Eri Kisaki sighed, her eyes hardening: "It's time to end this ten-year-long farce."

She slowly pushed open the door and stepped into the home she hadn't seen for ten years!

the other side.

After arriving on the first floor, Kitahara Natsuyu sent a text message to Amuro Tooru, telling him that Ran was alright and that he wouldn't be going to the store.

He then hailed a taxi and took Conan and Kogoro Mouri home together.

It was already night, and carrying someone at night might make passersby suspect it was a corpse and call the police.

Therefore, it's better to take a taxi.

only.
The taxi driver became alert after seeing the unconscious Kogoro Mouri.

"Guest, who is this guest?" the driver asked.

If he hadn't discovered that Kogoro Mouri was still breathing, he would have suspected that the guy was dead.

Upon hearing this, Conan began his performance: "Uncle driver, this is my dad, Kogoro Mouri, and this is my brother. My dad is drunk, so we're taking him home."

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you, Uncle."

Although Conan is an arrogant kid who can be a bit annoying, he is quite polite at times.

Conan is somewhat polite now, but Kitahara Natsuhiro is not very satisfied with his calling him "brother".

What brother? I'm clearly your father.

What an unfilial son!

Hearing this, the driver's expression softened considerably.

Having a child with you late at night shouldn't mean you're a dangerous person; it seems I was overthinking it.

"So he's your father."

"Where are you going?"

Kitahara Natsuyu said, "Mihana Apartments."

"Okay, sit tight!"

The driver nodded, then slowly started the car and drove towards Mihua Apartments.

Ten minutes later.

A taxi came to a smooth stop in front of a luxury apartment building.

After paying the fare, Kitahara Natsuhiro took Conan and Kogoro Mouri off the bus. Kogoro Mouri was still unconscious and was being carried on Kitahara Natsuhiro's shoulder.

Bang.

Conan closed the car door, and the taxi driver stepped on the gas and drove away.

He looked up at the 30-story apartment building in front of him and sighed.

"So, Kitahara-sensei lives here."

These high-end apartments in Beika Town aren't cheap; they're even more expensive than his villa.

Could this guy be running a restaurant and having someone else manage it? Turns out he's a rich kid.

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuhiro glanced at Conan and said as he walked forward, "This is all the inheritance left by my parents."

"Ah!" Conan was stunned for a moment, realizing he had said the wrong thing, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I didn't know your parents had passed away."

Kitahara Natsuyu said, "It's alright, after all, you didn't know before."

Ignorance is no excuse; he's not that petty.

Ding Dong
Just then, the apartment elevator slowly rose from the basement level, and the doors opened.

The moment the elevator doors opened, a blonde, blue-eyed, voluptuous woman appeared in front of Kitahara Natsuhiro and Conan.

When the people in the elevator saw Kitahara Natsuhiro and Conan, they instinctively flipped their phones over.

Conan happened to witness this scene and frowned.

this woman
“Professor Judy,” Kitahara Natsuhiro said with a smile.

The woman who appeared in the elevator was none other than Judy Sterling, who had recently moved next door to him.

However, she doesn't use that name anymore; she's now called Judy Saint-Temilion.

"So it's Mr. Kitahara," Jodie smiled, then looked at Kogoro Mouri and Conan on his shoulders: "And who are these two?"

Kitahara Natsuyu said, "The person on my shoulder is my friend, Kogoro Mouri, but he's drunk, that's why he looks like this. This is Conan, my student."

"They all have some things to do today, so they're staying at my house temporarily."

“Conan, this is Jodie, the new teacher at Teitan High School.” Kitahara Natsuhiro then looked at Conan.

Upon hearing this, Conan's heart stirred.

Ms. Judy?

So she was the teacher Judy that Xiaolan was talking about.

However, this teacher seems to have some issues.

"Ms. Judy."

Although there was a problem, at this point, all he could do was respectfully call her Ms. Judy.

"Oh, it's Conan."

Judy continued speaking broken Japanese.

(End of this chapter)