Chapter 192

Liam was just about to knock when he caught the sound of soft sobs coming from the room.

His face fell, and he skipped the knocking, twisting the doorknob and stepping in. He approached the bed and gently took Celena's hand, his voice full of concern, "What's going on? Did something happen?"

Celena sat up quickly, dabbing at her eyes, and managed a smile that looked more painful than any tears. "I'm fine. Let's go grab some dinner, okay?"

At the dinner table, Celena was visibly upset, her gaze fixed on the noodles on her plate, picking at her food without much interest.

Catching Liam's eye, Jovie got the hint. She put some veggies on Celena's plate and asked with innocent concern, "Mommy, why the tears? Did someone mean to hurt you? Tell Daddy, quick! Daddy can take care of the bad guys. He'll make sure they never bother you again!"

the tears, and gave a small laugh. She affectionately tousled Jovie's hair, "You're such a little rascal,

red mark on her face. His face hardened, a flash of anger in his eyes that was gone as quickly as it appeared. He ladled some chicken soup into a bowl for Celena and asked gently, "Celena, what's going on? Talk to me, please. We'll figure it out

her voice heavy with sincerity. "Liam, I can't tell you how much I appreciate all you've done lately. However, let's be honest, there's not much of a spark between us. I'm not the catch you think I am. Marrying you was for Jovie's sake—to give her the family she deserves. She adores you, and I couldn't stand the thought of her growing

flicker of unease crossing his face as he managed a strained

"What's going on, Celena?"

her face a tapestry of conflicting emotions. With a look of resolve, as if reaching a hard-fought decision, she said, "It's nothing new, just the truth. I've said my piece. Liam, your support means the world to me. However, I just can't let you in. There's something inside that

fell into

struggling to find the words. After an agonizing pause, he spoke, his voice laced with pain and regret. "I'm sorry, Celena. I've messed up. I hurt you seven years ago, and I've only added

gaze. His words of regret, his pleas, sliced through her heart. She held back her tears until they overwhelmed her, blurring her sight. Only

have enough to eat? Let's go back to your room, take a bath, and get

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