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?"

deep voice, "Liza, pull yourself together. Our guests

was puzzled. This was their home, where she had never

then addressed Debra and Marion, "Mr. and Mrs. Houston, I

palms were damp with sweat as he clasped them

Eaton, are you not curious

she was talking about Juan. Juan always wore that mask, 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

of my family. Didn't

replied, "We could have, but he disappeared. He is quite

you for bringing Liza back safely," Garland said smoothly and then suggested, "Would you like to come in and have a cup of

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

quickly interjected, "Debra, I owe you one. I

keep that in mind,"

he escorted the duo to the

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