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?"

child. Impossible. They just got married. No way they

explain. "Mr. Hall, even my daughter thinks her mother

for Jayden, not when he was trying to go

"I can choose to stay if I want. You might be her husband, but you have no right to order me

food earlier.

put on

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

matter. Getting married and having kids aren't really big deals, and I wanted to lay low, so I told no

However, he brushed that aside and continued asking questions. "How old is she? You never told me you guys have already been dating for

but Katherine ignored it. She didn't want to

to speak. "Yeah, Mr. Hall. We're destined to be lovers. That

Dammit.

brewing in the air. Katherine quickly placed the food on the table. "Sorry, Jayden. I didn't expect you to show up, so I only got food for three. It's lunchtime. You should go

off, much to his chagrin, but it would look bad on him if he stayed, so he relented. Jayden smiled at Katherine. "I'll be in Hovington for a while. We

Noah to the bathroom and got their hands washed before they

"You look upset. Is

shot her a look and