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?"

already in kindergarten, nor did he expect Joaquin to be the father of the child. Impossible. They just got married. No way they have a child who is at this age. A

bother to explain. "Mr. Hall, even my daughter thinks her mother doesn't

was trying to go for Katherine. It was

stay if I want. You might be her husband, but you have no

in. She had gone to get some food earlier. She was

on a friendly

so I came as well." He looked at Joaquin and Noah. "I

cocked her eyebrow and smiled. "It's just a private matter. Getting married and having kids aren't really big deals, and I wanted to lay low, so I told no

asking questions.

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

took that chance to speak. "Yeah, Mr. Hall. We're destined to be

Dammit.

to show up, so I only got food for three. It's lunchtime. You should go for lunch. Call me if you need

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

to the bathroom and got their

"You look upset.

and answered,