A Replacement Bride

Chapter 232

Hearing Jayden's words, Katherine simply smiled. She didn't take him too seriously.

"Thanks, but I'm not planning to go to Kyoland, nor am I planning to have anyone protect me. I can protect myself, so you don't have to worry about me."

She didn't even give his suggestion a second thought before declining. When Jayden was rechecked, he instantly frowned. "But it's dangerous for you to stay in Hovington. I heard that many groups of people have already caused you trouble. You—"

"But I'm still in one piece, aren't I?" Before he could finish talking, Katherine interrupted him, explaining, "No matter how many people come to me, or how much trouble they cause me, it'll be in vain."

Those people were nothing to her. She spoke with such indifference, but she also possessed a sense of strength and power that should never be taken lightly.

When Jayden saw that, his expression darkened a little, and for a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

At the side, Corey noticed that the interaction between them was taking an awkward turn. Curving his eyes, he decided to be the peacemaker and ease things over.

"Well, Kathy, Jayden is just worried about you. Even though we all know that you're strong and no common man can hurt you, when we see you facing so much danger, we still get worried. Moreover, Hovington isn't a special place. It's inferior to Kyoland in every aspect, so why did you choose to stay here?"

As soon as Corey finished speaking, Jayden nodded as well and went along.

"Yes, you can have anything you want in Kyoland, and you won't have to face these troubles. Kathy, I come here today in earnest hopes that you'll return with me. If not, I won't ever be able to rest assured."

For real? Katherine felt some irritation bubbling in her heart. She didn't even blink as she prepared to decline, but a low voice rang out behind her just then. "Mr. Hall, I'm afraid you're worrying too much."

The voice was all too familiar. Katherine turned around to see Joaquin walking slowly over to them. "Why are you here? What about Noah?" she couldn’t help but ask when she saw the unexpected guest.

at Jayden before turning to Katherine, the look in

in the hospital. Don't worry, I've already sent someone to take care of her in the ward, and there are guards stationed

so she naturally had nothing to worry about. However,

a fist and held it to his lips as he coughed

felt that something was off, so he followed her. In fact,

cover it up with a vague explanation. "I just arrived. I remembered that you and Noah hadn't eaten, so I came over to buy some

conversing made Jayden feel bad in the stomach. He frowned as he examined, with suspicion and vigilance, this man who had

shared a special relationship, so he couldn't help but be on guard and develop

eyes, and his expression was cold. He didn't answer straight away as he simply examined Jayden,

in the conversation just now. Men knew men best.

couldn't help but feel some enmity toward this man as

even sense that the two were fighting with their glares, and it

roof of his mouth. He decided to strike first and protect

I'm Joaquin

claim to his rights. The ringtone irked him a little, but when

"What's the matter?"

the other end of the line. It was

are you now? The higher-ups just sent an important special mission, and you're asked to return to

Joaquin heard that, his face fell. He didn't delay much as he hung up, then briefly informed Katherine before leaving in haste. Seeing his urgency, Katherine could guess that it was something

Joaquin's figure disappeared, Jayden looked at Katherine, a little dissatisfied as he couldn't help but ask, "Kathy, who