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?"

Katherine had a child that was already in kindergarten, nor did he expect Joaquin to be the father of the child. Impossible. They just got married. No way

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

trying to go for Katherine. It was already

then he snapped, "I can choose to stay if I want. You

Katherine came back in. She had gone to get some food

on a friendly

came home and I'm worried, so I came as well." He looked at Joaquin and

just a private matter. Getting married and having kids aren't really big deals, and

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

get more information, but Katherine ignored it. She didn't want to talk

to speak. "Yeah, Mr. Hall.

Dammit.

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 for lunch. Call me if

obviously telling him 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 can meet up anytime. See you around."

lips, but he said nothing. He then took Noah to the bathroom and got their hands washed before they started eating lunch. Still, he

look upset. Is it

look and