Chapter 65: I'm Not Alone

Serena POV

“What the hell are you doing?” Hardin looks at Dad. “Do you believe what he says?”

“Kevin already explained the chronology of what happened. But why did you go so far?” My father asked Hardin back.

“Because all I heard was a bullshit excuse. Kevin has been harassing Serena. And as an older brother, I am entitled to beat him to death if necessary.”

I'm stunned on the spot, not in the least expecting Hardin to defend me. He's been so cold all this time. Hardin has never shown his feelings, not even to me. Even as a child, my father molded Hardin into a strong, eldest boy. He forced Hardin to do physical training to qualify as the best army graduate. He also forbade Hardin to show his feelings because, in his eyes, affection was a symbol of weakness.

“We cancel this engagement plan. I don't want Kevin to marry Serena,” said Aunt Fany, who approached Kevin and gave me a hostile look.

“Good because I wouldn't allow Serena to tie the knot with Kevin either,” Hardin replied i