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

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

nodded as tears streamed down her face.

sudden, Albert knocked on the door. “Sir-I mean, Liam! There’s someone

into bed and pressed a

rest. I’ll send someone over

disappeared from his face as he shut

Malcolm Lynch, the mayor

that, Liam turned and strode toward the back

could even step foot in there, he caught a whiff of blood. When he finally went into the threshold and saw Trent lying

was none other than Trent Walker! What was he doing here? Trent’s father,

him?

not one to be messed with. I’m afraid it’s not a good idea to keep his son here and torture him like this,” Malcolm said, gulping in

steely gaze across Malcolm. “Are you trying to

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