Chapter 142

Liam could only shake his head at their retreat. Turning around, he caught Celena's intense gaze, so straightforward it made him self-conscious.

"Is there something on my face?" he asked, touching his cheek.

Celena giggled behind her hand, her voice soft as she said, "Thank you, Liam."

His wife's gratitude brought a smile to his face. "You're my wife. It's my job to protect you, to keep the bullies at bay," Liam said.

He quickly added, "And I won't let anyone bully you ever again."

Celena blushed, her head bowed, her heart skipping like a deer in the woods.

That's when Jovie popped up, leaning in the doorway, a big grin on his face. "Hahaha, Dad, look! Mom's blushing! She's blushing!"

you little fibber, you're going to get

With a mischievous glint in her eye, she launched herself into Liam's arms, giggling, "Oh no, Daddy,

her father's protective hug, Jovie cheekily stuck out her tongue at Celena

a look of mock exasperation. "You're such

faces at Celena. "And what's so bad about that? She's my little girl. I'll spoil

the fence, Qemal

"Can you believe that Liam? Acting all

deal and Celena. Do you think I'd waste my time in that tiny yard? Keep an eye on her for the next few days. I want to know every move she makes. Let's

However, sis could've given me a heads-up, and let me in on the action. Doesn't

up to her. She's in, and that's good for us. In the end, we're all family.

get it," Qemal muttered, though his true feelings

and before they knew it,

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