Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 153 The Woman I Fancy

Seeing Chloe's smug expression, Liam's anger flared up again. His face turned red with frustration, and he mustered all his strength, trying to push Chloe off him. But Chloe was ready for him, her body tensing in anticipation of his move.

During their struggle, Liam's leg jerked out uncontrollably, and he accidentally kicked Chloe in the lower back. Chloe stumbled, her eyes widening in shock, and she lunged toward the second-floor railing. The world seemed to slow down as she teetered on

the edge.

Seeing her about to fall, the servants were all stunned, their faces paling with fear. Gasps and murmurs of alarm filled the air. Even Liam, lying on the floor, didn't realize that his kick would be so powerful. His heart pounded in his chest.

Just as Chloe was falling straight down, Grant suddenly appeared, his reflexes lightning-fast. He reached out his hands and grabbed her leg, his grip strong and unyielding. With all his strength, he pulled Chloe into his arms, his muscles straining with the effort.

Chloe, still in shock, felt the world tilt back into place as she was yanked from the brink of disaster. Her heart raced, but she only began to calm down when she caught the familiar, comforting scent of Grant. It was a scent she had come to associate with safety and warmth.

She couldn't help but wrap her arms around Grant's waist, clinging to him as if he were her lifeline. Her face was full of fear, her eyes wide and teary as she buried her head against his chest.

Seeing her frightened expression, Grant's heart ached inexplicably. He held her close, his hand gently stroking her back in a soothing motion. "It's okay, Chloe," he murmured softly, his voice filled with concern and tenderness. "You're safe now."

He then scolded Liam, "Liam, you're getting more and more outrageous. Even if you don't like Chloe, you can't just push her down the stairs! Luckily, I got here in time. If Chloe had fallen and gotten seriously hurt, do you think Grandpa would let you off the hook?"

Faced with Grant's scolding, Liam was speechless.

was pinned to the ground by Chloe, and now he was the one getting yelled at?

of anger and helplessness. But what could he do? Grant's authority was unquestionable, and arguing would only make

worse.

it wasn't his fault," she said, her voice steady and sincere. She pulled away slightly from Grant's embrace, her eyes meeting his with a

a flicker of jealousy ignited

adult. How could she not have any sense of propriety and play with a guy like Liam? The thought gnawed at him. Besides, Chloe was the woman he had kissed. Once he kissed her, she was his woman. His protective instincts flared up, and the idea of her being so familiar with Liam, even if Liam was his brother, was

let it slide this time, but if

for a response, he pulled Chloe away, his grip

a guest in our house, not your

harsh scolding

had just sparred with Chloe. Did Grant

some secret between him and

pulled Chloe to her room, and as the door slammed shut, he immediately

like a jealous husband, he began to warn Chloe. "Chloe, hasn't anyone told you to be careful

surprised Chloe. She didn't think

her innocent eyes looking up at him. Grant suppressed his anger and explained, "What's going on between you and Liam?" Chloe replied, "Nothing's going on. We just had a

saw you on top of him, in

thought of Chloe's soft body pressing against Liam's made him uncomfortable. She should belong to