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?"

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

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

and Mrs. Houston, I presume I have you to thank for bringing Liza

growing discomfort. His palms were

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

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?

indeed a bodyguard of my family. Didn't he

but he

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

"No, thanks. It's time for us to

owe you one. I will repay

keep that in mind," Debra

almost palpable as he escorted the

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