Married to a Secret Billionaire (Stella Taylor) novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34 Raising All My Defenses to Protect Him

That day, nobody knew the reason behind Ava's swollen cheeks and the blood trickling from the corners of her mouth.

Her disheveled appearance bore a striking resemblance to the day when Daniel had been beaten.

Some astute individuals quickly connected these two incidents and began to suspect Stella's involvement. However, given her reputation for being kind, hardworking, and having a good character, even if she had indeed struck Ava, many would believe that Ava had provoked an otherwise honest person beyond their limits.

Moreover, without concrete evidence, it was mere gossip that would soon fade away.

Although it was not captured on surveillance, this scene was witnessed by Caleb.

At that time, he was handling matters at a nearby law firm when he witnessed Stella striking someone. It was an incredibly rare sight.

He immediately reported it to Liam. Perhaps influenced by Oliver, his words and tone now carried hints of Oliver's demeanor. "Noah, your wife is truly feisty. Those slaps were precise and decisive. She kept saying that if Ava dared to slander you again, the consequences would be even worse!"

A flicker of amusement crossed Liam's brow, and a hint of a smile appeared on his stern face.

No wonder she came home looking somewhat flustered that day and kept asking me how many years she would be sentenced for fighting...

Actually, she's probably not unafraid. But in order to protect me, she raises all her defenses.

A warm feeling surged in Liam's heart as he watched Stella bustling in the kitchen, and his gaze softened.

As he quietly walked in, she was currently engaged in a battle with a fish.

The fish on the cutting board wriggled weakly, and she positioned the kitchen knife flat, raising it high. With a resounding thud, she struck the fish, rendering it completely stunned. As its mouth opened and closed slowly, she swiftly seized the opportunity to scrape off the scales and skillfully cut open its belly.

Liam felt a tightness in his throat, and it became slightly dry.

The kitchen, the apron, Stella's busy figure, her exposed legs, the beads of sweat on her forehead and nose... All of these sensations filled him with an indescribable sense of heartache.

Taking a few deep breaths, he tried to suppress those beautiful thoughts.

He then realized that he was overreacting. After all, the woman in front of him was his wife! It was natural to have such thoughts, and nothing was wrong or inappropriate about it.

Stella noticed that he had been standing still without any movement. Straightening up, she looked at him closely and noticed his face was slightly flushed. He appeared to be short of breath, and his gaze seemed somewhat unusual. Startled, she quickly wiped her hands and reached out to his forehead.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Oh my goodness, why is your face so hot?"