Chapter 42. Damn! Forgive Me, Lord

Briella couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow at Xander’s sudden appearance. What mischief could this rascal be up to now?

“Honey, are you alright?” Xander asked with concern as he approached her, intending to hug her.

She subtly avoided him and moved closer to Janice.

“What are you doing here?” she asked him softly. He seemed taken aback by her question, but he quickly smiled and reached for her hand upon recovering.

“I wanted to surprise you. That’s why I’m here. I didn’t expect someone to bother you. Good thing I came because if not, there would be no one to defend you,” he explained.

She gave him a scrutinizing look and remained silent as a reporter approached, immediately asking Xander for a statement about their announced engagement. He happily obliged, and she caught Braun’s mischievous smirk directed at her, to which she nodded in response.

She felt Janice’s grip on her elbow and turned to look at her.

“Just say a word. I can throw that