Quick Backfire

Adrienne overslept, and even the alarm she set did not wake her up. When she woke up, it was already 3 p.m. It was past the time she was supposed to report to Quill. Upon waking up, the first thing she did was to turn sideways and check on Jefferson. However, the space beside her was empty. Adrienne sat up in a hurry and called, "Jefferson!" "I'm here. Why are you shouting? Are you trying to make me go deaf?" Jefferson's voice came from the balcony. Adrienne looked over and saw that he was sitting in a chair, basking in the sun. Hearing her shout, he stopped what he was doing and got up, returning to the room. He chided, "You're an adult. Why are you whining? You shout for me as soon as you wake up. Are you hungry for milk? You're not three and I'm not your mother either, I have no milk for you." Adrienne thought to herself, "This man is so sharp-tongued. How is he supposed to get himself a wife?" He was the kind of man who people would describe as 'destined to be forever alone'. With