Chapter 979

Debra and Marion escorted Liza back home, where they saw Garland pacing anxiously at the doorstep. "Brother!" Liza called out, making a run toward him.

Garland was ready to hug her when he spotted two figures standing behind her.

His smile faded, and his arms hung awkwardly in mid-air.

This wasn't part of the script, and he didn't know how to react when facing Marion and Debra.

And Juan was not with them.

Oblivious to his strange reaction, Liza threw herself into his arms and cried, "I thought I'd never see you again."

Garland glanced nervously at Marion and Debra. Liza looked up and asked, "What's wrong?"

face and said in a deep

was puzzled. This was their home, where

then addressed Debra and Marion, "Mr. and Mrs. Houston, I presume I have you to thank for bringing

polite exterior concealed a growing discomfort. His palms were damp with sweat as he clasped them behind his

smiled, "Mr. Eaton, are you not curious about

making people think he was Garland's bodyguard. Before Garland could formulate a response, Debra clarified, "I'm referring to Frederic." Garland was puzzled. 'Frederic? Who the hell is

bodyguard of my family. Didn't he come

have, but he disappeared. He is

that. Once again, thank you for bringing Liza back safely," Garland said smoothly and then suggested, "Would you

Marion's arm and declined, "No, thanks. It's time for us

owe you one. I

keep that in mind," Debra replied

was almost palpable as he escorted the duo

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