Chapter 1235

"Look at you, I bet I can hang something off your lips right now, from the way you're pouting them. Please don't overthink, my dear. Ms. Bristow is my boss, and I am her bodyguard—nothing more. Besides, why would I have eyes for other women when I have such a gorgeous wife at home?" Liam said as he reached out to pinch Celena's cheek mischievously. The feeling of her soft, rosy skin underneath his fingertips made his breath catch in his throat. Then, trying desperately to prevent Celena from noticing the change in his demeanor, he added hastily, "All right, all right, let's put an end to this overthinking, all right? We should go home now."

Celena, too, was beginning to wonder if this was all just in her head. Besides this, they were in broad daylight, subject to public scrutiny, and she did not enjoy being judged by strangers as Liam teased her. Her entire face flushed crimson in embarrassment.

Despite Liam trying to make her feel better, she still felt some lingering anger, and swa