My Invincible Husband Has Returned novel Chapter 193

Jovie's lips turned down in a pout as she slipped from Celena's arms and cuddled into Liam.

She planted a kiss on his cheek and declared, "Daddy, don't believe Mommy. She's fibbing, and fibbers will end up with piggy noses. Mommy's been missing you so much. She always tells me stories about you, how you're like a superhero, so strong, and that once you're back, you'll keep me and Mommy safe."

Jovie clutched Liam's hand, her voice tiny and tentative, "Daddy, are you going to vanish again? Please promise me, don't leave me and Mommy, okay?"

Her voice trailed off, her little face a mix of worry and hope, dreading the thought of being left behind.

Liam's face softened, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears as he wrapped Jovie in a tight embrace, his voice muffled against her small neck, "I promise, sweetheart. No matter what, I'll always be here. Daddy's never going to leave you and Mommy. I'll keep you both safe, always."

Hearing that promise, Jovie's face lit up with joy. She hugged Liam tightly and planted a big kiss on his cheek, then turned to Celena with a serious look. "Mommy, Daddy promised he'll never leave us again. Don't cry, okay? If anyone's mean to you, just tell Daddy. He'll keep us safe!"

Jovie's sweet, innocent words were the last straw for Celena. She pressed her hand to her mouth to stifle the sobs as she hurried back to her room, crying as if her heart was breaking.

Jovie, puzzled by her mother's tears, turned to Liam with wide, scared eyes. "Daddy, what's wrong with Mommy?"

Liam stared at the closed bedroom door, listening to Celena's cries. He was just as lost. Since she came home that evening, she was different, like she was someone else, and then there was that strange conversation.

Something went wrong at the factory today.