A Replacement Bride

Chapter 279

Truth was, Katherine didn't want Joaquin to worry about her, but she stubbornly refused to admit it. Meanwhile, the man was aware of this.

At that point, he narrowed his eyes and purposely teased her as he spoke in a sad voice. "Is that so? My wife has never considered my feelings at all. It looks like I need to do something to exert my authority."

He had just woken up, so his originally low voice sounded slightly hoarse and somehow quite sensual.

Katherine felt the tip of her ears turn red and her heart trembled as she looked at him warily.

"Y-You… What are you trying to do? I'm warning you…"

Meanwhile, Joaquin curved his lips into a smile. "Get some more rest. I'll freshen up and you can take a shower after I'm done."

With that, he turned around and went into the bathroom.

As for Katherine, she blushed bright red upon recalling his earlier behavior.

…

Once Katherine finished taking a comfortable shower and came out, Joaquin had just laid out some food on the table.

"Come over and have some." He gestured upon seeing her walk out.

was ravenous. She immediately went over and

wasn't too hungry,

heard from Marcus that you've succeeded in producing the antidote. What do you

before replying, "I've got to head over to the Fraser Residence and check on the condition of

Joaquin heard that, he frowned subtly but it

to the Fraser Residence? I thought

shook

been nursed back to health, the method I used was an ancient way from the secret parchment scroll. It has been too long since the three of them were plagued by the curse, so I need to check on them again to see whether they need another dose of

but to go along with her words upon noticing her insistence, and he

them arrived at

they heard a shrill

why do you still assign men to keep an eye on us? Are you trying to restrict my freedom? I'm warning

the beloved daughter of the Fraser Family, Cyndi Fraser. At that point,

that she could not talk sense to Marcus'

get a facial done. I've missed so many tea parties organized by the other girls. I'm bored out of my mind being stuck at home! If you don't let me out right now, I'll give Mr. Perry a call and get him to punish you guys directly. You should consider this carefully because Marcus is several ranks lower than Mr. Perry. Are

sneer flashed across Katherine's face upon hearing Cyndi threaten the bodyguards

from Mr. Town. He mentioned that Miss Cornell has forbidden every member of the Fraser Family to have contact with the outside world right now. That's why we can't let you leave the house. Please cooperate with us. Once Miss Cornell gets here and confirms that everything is fine, you'll be free

cursed angrily, "She's just a country bumpkin from that little town called Hovington! How dare she keep me confined? Who does she think she is?! She thinks so highly of herself just because she's got some medical