Chapter 88. Celia

“Having someone who got your back is a marvelous thing to have. I’m grateful I have her.”

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Kendra’s POV

I glanced at the screen and realized who was calling. Not only did she plan to ruin my life, but even this moment we just had was interrupted by her.

Johann obviously hesitated but I advised him to answer it. Unlike before, he didn’t leave my side and answered her call on the spot, “Hello,” his greeting was rather stiff for a lover.

Only to realize that he was never really that sweet to her, or even to me. It seemed their conversation was rather short.

After hanging up, he turned to me and for the first time in our married life, he asked for my permission, “I have to talk to her about certain matters.”

Clueless and entranced by what happened, I happened to nod, and he was out and beyond.

Before he left, he said another expression that left an impression in my heart, “I’ll be quick, wait up, and let’s have lunch outside, oka