Chapter 243

Cheryl shot Celena a bitter look before she unwillingly trailed after Reginald and the rest.

Before long, the crowd had cleared out, leaving Celena by herself in the grand hall. Her nerves finally eased. She exhaled deeply and shuffled back to her little courtyard, exhausted.

The moment she stepped inside, she caught sight of Liam and Jovie roughhousing on the couch, Jovie perched on Liam's neck, laughing with pure joy. The tender scene of father and daughter together touched Celena deeply.

Celena knew exactly how she felt about Liam. It was not so much love as it was gratitude. She was thankful for their sweet daughter, Jovie, and for Liam being her beacon of hope when she was at her lowest.

However, it was not the deep, passionate love of fairy tales. It was simply gratitude.

for Mr. Fabish to

of confusion as he replied, shaking his head, "Mr. Fabish? I don't know what you're talking

his voice laced with worry, "Did

the couch, gently stroking Jovie's hair, her mind replaying the harsh words from her colleagues,

a jinx, saying I've brought nothing but trouble to the

was soft, her eyes brimming with tears. She took a deep breath

her soft, pale hand in his. "Celena, you're not a jinx. You're the most beautiful, kindest woman in the world. Don't listen

nodded, her mood lifting, and her smile returned as

barged into the Abbott Group offices, her face a stormy shade

too comfortable in the Stone family. If we don't take action now, she

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