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?"

her tear-streaked face and said in a deep voice, "Liza, pull

was puzzled. This was their home,

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

a growing discomfort. His palms were damp

"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

bodyguard of my family. Didn't he come back

but he disappeared. He is quite

Garland said smoothly and then suggested, "Would you like to come in and have

declined, "No, thanks. It's

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

mind," Debra replied

palpable as he escorted the

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