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.

looked Liam in the eyes and asked, "Liam, did you arrange for Mr. Fabish to bring Samara to the office to

as he replied, shaking his head, "Mr. Fabish? I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe he just realized he should, so he took Samara to see

with worry, "Did

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

they didn't really upset me. It's just... they're all calling me a jinx, saying I've brought nothing

tears. She took a deep breath

and gently took 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 to them. They're jealous, that's all.

in her heart. She nodded, her mood lifting, and

her face a stormy shade of gray. The

Celena's getting too comfortable in the Stone family. If we don't take action

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