Her Billionaire 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."

and genuine feelings

so, there was another question that seeped into her mind. What if that person is you or someone who belongs to

remained unasked until

released her hand.

behind him toward the dining room downstairs at which she sat down while watching the television out of boredom since her phone and watch were

able to stay

she stared at the television screen while resting her elbow atop the table. Then, she turned her head to gaze at the darkness

Matthew is going to come to the hidden clan. Silly

after

it really as he hod said that day? That I

She smiled at that.

three days cruising the ocean, Veronica went through her days peacefully

isolated island. The crowd disembarked the ship with their

that they were getting closer to the hidden clan, but this