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!"

feigning indignation, chased after Jovie, "Oh, Jovie, you little fibber, you're going to get

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

her father's protective hug, Jovie cheekily stuck out her

of mock exasperation. "You're such an enabler! She's

shrugged, joining Jovie in making silly faces at Celena. "And what's so

of the fence, Qemal and Sherah stomped away from the

the gift boxes to the ground, venting, "Can you believe that Liam? Acting all high and mighty, as if he owns the place. This is

Do you think I'd waste my time in that tiny yard? Keep an eye on her for the next few

voice chilly, "Got it. However, sis could've given me a heads-up, and let

it's not up to her. She's in, and that's

it," Qemal muttered, though his

and before they knew it, four

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