Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 696

"Come with me, then. It's cold outside." Crayson walked over to pull her hand and led the way downstairs.

Touching her cold hand, he blabbered on, "Look. You can't stand the cold, yet you exposed yourself to the wind on the deck. If your mother knows how naughty you are, she could nag you for the whole day."

He was naggy as before with those familiar words. Yet, her mentality had changed upon hearing that.

As an afterthought, she blurted the question in her head, "Hey, what if someone wants my life? Will you risk your life to save me?"

"Hmphl That’s pure nonsense. You're my disciple! Anyone that harms you will be a dead meat."

"If I'm not the young lord of the clan, will you still protect me?" inquired Veronica.

This time, Crayson stood still and paused for a moment before gazing back at her. While the hesitation lasted for a few seconds, his murky eyes spoke of confusion under the illuminating light. "I raised you, and you're no less from my own kid. No matter what happens, I will risk my life to save you."

his eyes were overflowed with sincerity and genuine feelings that signified the weight of his words.

there was another question that seeped into her mind. What

question remained

released her hand. "Let's go. I'm

toward the dining room downstairs at which she sat down while watching the television out of boredom since her phone

would not be able to stay in contact with the outside

while resting her elbow atop the table. Then, she

is going to come to the hidden clan. Silly

period of time, they got married after merely a year and half. Yet, he was willing to make such a big sacrifice for

it really as he hod said that day? That I amassed my luck and blessings in my previous life, so I was

She smiled at that.

the ocean, Veronica went through her days

the cruise ship moored at an isolated island. The

edge of the island. She had a hunch that they were getting closer