Chapter 26

Even if the wound were to leave a scar on her forehead, Liam still thought Celena was the most beautiful woman in the world!

“Her wound has gotten infected by the wastewater, and if any other doctor tended to her, they would not have been able to stop the wound from scarring, but thankfully I’m the one treating her, so that won’t happen! Don’t worry, Sir!” Dr. Jensen declared confidently.

With that, Liam spent the entire afternoon sitting by Celena’s side. Eventually, as the sun began to set, she let out a groan and slowly opened her eyes.

The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was the beautiful chandelier dangling from the ceiling above her. When she felt the warmth of Liam’s skin against hers, she turned and came face-to- face with him, staring straight at her. His eyes were etched with sorrow, guilt, and love. Finally, he let out a sigh and stroked his cheek gently with Celena’s hand. “Do you hate me, Celena? I’m the reason you fell from your throne as heiress of the Stone family and been rendered to nothing.”

Celena raised her arm weakly and caressed his cheek. “I don’t hate you, Liam. You and Jovie are the best things that could’ve ever happened to me. please don’t blame yourself for this. I love you, and I don’t regret anything that happened at all.”

“Don’t worry, Celena! I’ll get my revenge on everyone who’s ever

dare lay a finger on you or Jovie again. under my watch!” Liam

tears streamed down her

the door. “Sir-I mean, Liam! There’s

and pressed a kiss onto

rest. I’ll send someone over with

of the room. The smile disappeared from his face as he shut the door behind

the mayor

to the back garden!” with that, Liam turned and strode toward the

caught a whiff of blood. When he finally went into the threshold and saw Trent lying on the

Trent’s father, Morgan, was one of the most powerful men in the entire Drunham City,

him?

be messed with. I’m afraid it’s not a good idea

swept his steely gaze across Malcolm. “Are

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