A Replacement Bride

Chapter 232

Hearing Jayden's words, Katherine simply smiled. She didn't take him too seriously.

"Thanks, but I'm not planning to go to Kyoland, nor am I planning to have anyone protect me. I can protect myself, so you don't have to worry about me."

She didn't even give his suggestion a second thought before declining. When Jayden was rechecked, he instantly frowned. "But it's dangerous for you to stay in Hovington. I heard that many groups of people have already caused you trouble. You—"

"But I'm still in one piece, aren't I?" Before he could finish talking, Katherine interrupted him, explaining, "No matter how many people come to me, or how much trouble they cause me, it'll be in vain."

Those people were nothing to her. She spoke with such indifference, but she also possessed a sense of strength and power that should never be taken lightly.

When Jayden saw that, his expression darkened a little, and for a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

At the side, Corey noticed that the interaction between them was taking an awkward turn. Curving his eyes, he decided to be the peacemaker and ease things over.

"Well, Kathy, Jayden is just worried about you. Even though we all know that you're strong and no common man can hurt you, when we see you facing so much danger, we still get worried. Moreover, Hovington isn't a special place. It's inferior to Kyoland in every aspect, so why did you choose to stay here?"

As soon as Corey finished speaking, Jayden nodded as well and went along.

"Yes, you can have anything you want in Kyoland, and you won't have to face these troubles. Kathy, I come here today in earnest hopes that you'll return with me. If not, I won't ever be able to rest assured."

For real? Katherine felt some irritation bubbling in her heart. She didn't even blink as she prepared to decline, but a low voice rang out behind her just then. "Mr. Hall, I'm afraid you're worrying too much."

The voice was all too familiar. Katherine turned around to see Joaquin walking slowly over to them. "Why are you here? What about Noah?" she couldn’t help but ask when she saw the unexpected guest.

Joaquin swept a cold glare at Jayden before turning to Katherine, the look in his eyes softening a little.

"Noah is still in the hospital. Don't worry, I've already sent someone to take care of her in the ward, and there are guards stationed outside as well. You don't have to worry."

He had always been a sensible person, so she naturally had nothing to worry about. However, she was a little curious. "When did you start following me?"

Joaquin clenched a fist and held it to his lips as he coughed lightly, hiding his guilt and awkwardness. Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

After Katherine received the call, Joaquin felt that something was off, so he followed her. In fact, he had also eavesdropped on their entire conversation.

Still, he couldn't tell her the truth, so he could only cover it up with a vague explanation. "I just arrived. I remembered that you and Noah hadn't eaten, so I came over to buy some food. I didn't think I'd bump into you here."

The way the two were conversing made Jayden feel bad in the stomach. He frowned as he examined, with suspicion and vigilance, this man who had suddenly appeared. "Who are you?" he demanded in

an unfriendly tone.

He had a feeling that this man and Katherine shared a special relationship, so he couldn't help but be on guard and develop a little enmity toward this man. Joaquin wasn't a fool, so he could naturally hear it in Jayden's voice.

Immediately, he narrowed his eyes and stared daggers at Jayden. He had a sharp look in his eyes, and his expression was cold. He didn't answer straight away as he simply examined Jayden, as if he were trying to see through the man.

He had heard every word in the conversation just now. Men knew men best. He could tell from a glance that Jayden had feelings for his wife.

When he heard that Jayden wanted to take Katherine to Kyoland, a sense of danger rose within his heart, and he couldn't help but feel some enmity toward this man as well. None of them spoke as they looked at each other in silence. There was also a chilling atmosphere around them.

Katherine could even sense that the two were fighting with their glares, and it looked like a fierce battle. Good Lord! Tell me what’s happening.

A moment later, Joaquin finally touched his tongue against the roof of his mouth. He decided to strike first and protect his rights.

"Hello, Mr. Hall. I'm Joaquin Levisay, Kathy's—"

However, right at that moment, his phone suddenly rang, interrupting his claim to his rights. The ringtone irked him a little, but when he saw the name on the screen, he frowned. In the end, he picked up the call right away.

"What's the matter?"

Jeremy's voice soon sounded from the other end of the line. It was filled with anxiety and nervousness.

"Mr. Levisay! Where are you now? The higher-ups just sent an important special mission, and you're asked to return to Area Seven right away!"

When Joaquin heard that, his face fell. He didn't delay much as he hung up, then briefly informed Katherine before leaving in haste. Seeing his urgency, Katherine could guess that it was something important, so she didn't question further as she simply watched him leave.

When Joaquin's figure disappeared, Jayden looked at Katherine, a little dissatisfied as he couldn't help but ask, "Kathy, who is that Joaquin Levisay guy to you?"

He had heard of Joaquin's name before. He knew this man was a prominent figure in the Levisay Family of Hovington.

Even though he didn't know of Joaquin's identity in Area Seven, from his observations, he immediately realized that this man wasn't any common folk and that he was someone more important than expected. However, no matter how special this man might be, Jayden only cared about one thing.

When Katherine heard that, she didn't think twice as she answered readily, "He's my husband. We're married."

Hearing that, Jayden instantly shifted his expression. He seemed to have suffered an extreme shock, and his face immediately turned pale.

"You… You're already married…"

Now even Corey was astonished. "Kathy, why didn't you tell us that you got married? It's a huge matter!"

Katherine stirred the coffee in the cup as she subtly curved her lips.

"It was quite the sudden marriage, so I didn't tell anyone about it."

She lifted her eyelids and looked coldly at the two men. Then, she stated her stance for the last time.

"We are old friends, and I'm very glad that you came to see me. However, you should give up on hoping that I'd go to Kyoland. It's my personal decision to go wherever I want and do whatever I wish. I will not be swayed by anyone. Save your breath for similar suggestions in the future. As for dangers and whatnot, you don't have to worry. I can deal with it."

With that, she stood up. "I still have something to attend to, so I'll leave now."

As soon as she finished speaking, she left without so much as a glance back. She didn't give Jayden another look. All along, she knew about Jayden's feelings, but she just chose to ignore them.

Now that she told him outright, it wasn't a bad decision either. She never had the intention to hide anything, and this would help him give up as soon as possible.