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!"

affectionately tousled Jovie's hair, "You're

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

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

at her words, a flicker of unease crossing his face as he

"What's going on, Celena?"

nothing new, just the truth. I've said my piece. Liam, your support

fell into

I hurt you seven years ago, and I've only added to

darted around, avoiding Liam's gaze. His words of regret, his pleas, sliced through her heart. She held back her tears until they

Let's go back to your room, take a bath, and get ready for bed,

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