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!"

Jovie, you little fibber, you're

bit frightened. With a mischievous glint in her eye, she launched herself into Liam's arms, giggling, "Oh

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

shot Liam a look of mock exasperation. "You're such an enabler!

joining Jovie in making silly faces at Celena. "And what's so bad about that? She's my little girl.

fence, Qemal and Sherah stomped

to the ground, venting, "Can you believe that Liam? Acting all high and mighty,

in that tiny yard? Keep an eye on her for the next few days. I want to know every move she makes. Let's see if Celena has what it takes to outshine

me a heads-up,

the surface, but she soothed him, "Look, it's not up to her. She's in,

I get it," Qemal muttered, though his true feelings remained

and before they knew

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