A Replacement Bride

Chapter 254

"I heard Kathy's back, so I came." He asked, "Where is she?"

Instead of answering, Joaquin chuckled. "You just ran into her in Fontan, and now you showed up right after she came back. Did you tail her?"

If he's being so straightforward, then… "Yeah. I'm worried about her. Dangers are closing in on her, so I thought I would come and protect her."

You, protect her? What do you think I am? Chopped liver? Joaquin's face fell, but a smirk curled his lips, and he shot Jayden a look. "You don't have to worry about her. I'm her husband, and I can protect her. If nothing else, you can go back to Kyoland now."

Jayden looked at his attire and chortled. "Do you think you can protect her with how you are now?"

Is that a challenge? The look on his face darkened, and his eyes were filled with fury.

Just when he was about to say something, Noah suddenly stood up and stared at Jayden, a sense of solemnity filling her face. "Mister, my mommy doesn't need you. She has my daddy, and that's all she needs."

Jayden froze. He stared at the girl, his eyes filled with shock. "W-Who are you? Who are your parents?" He sounded stiff.

Noah answered, "I'm Noah. Katherine's my mommy." She pointed at Joaquin. "He's my daddy," she answered matter-of-factly.

Shock grasped Jayden's heart. "You're Katherine's daughter?"

They just got married. No way they have a child who is at this age. A thousand questions raced through his mind.

even my daughter thinks her mother doesn't need your help. You should

when he was trying to go for Katherine. It was already

can choose to stay if I want. You

to get some food earlier. She

put on a friendly

I came as well." He looked at Joaquin and Noah. "I can't believe you didn't tell me you guys got married.

eyebrow and smiled. "It's just a private matter. Getting married and having kids aren't really big deals,

brushed that aside and continued asking questions. "How old is she? You never told

Katherine ignored it. She didn't want to

Hall. We're destined to be lovers.

Dammit.

started brewing in the air. Katherine quickly placed the food on the table. "Sorry, Jayden. I didn't expect you to show up, so I

would look bad on him if he stayed, so he relented. Jayden smiled at

Noah to the bathroom and got

look upset.

her a look and answered, "No. It's