Chapter 200:
Elena, keeping a watchful eye on Kiera, gently stepped in before she could overeat.
Once dinner was over, Elena decided to take Kiera for a walk to help her digest.
Their walk was brief—a leisurely circuit around the villa.
As twilight fell, the sky melted into shades of gold, and a cool breeze replaced the day’s warmth.
The villa, nestled among vibrant greenery, offered a tranquil setting ideal for recovery, especially for those like Kiera with asthma.
Returning to the front of the villa, Elena’s moment of peace was shattered by bursts of laughter.
“Javier, isn’t that your cousin ahead? What’s she doing bringing a little beggar here?”
“I heard she was picked up in the countryside. Maybe that’s why she’s pals with street kids.”
“Do you think she stinks?”
A moment later, Elena heard the unmistakable sound of someone mockingly gagging. She looked at Kiera, who appeared innocent enough. Her clothes from…
Earlier, Kiera’s clothes were a little dusty, giving her a slightly disheveled look, but she was nowhere near resembling a beggar.
Elena turned around and spotted Javier. He was with three friends, one of whom was pinching his nose, acting as if he were disgusted.
Upon getting a clear look at Elena’s face, their laughter abruptly stopped. With a cold glance at Javier, Elena dismissed the group and led Kiera back to the safety of their home.
As they left, one of Javier’s friends commented, “Wow, Javier, your cousin is quite the looker!”
“Is she single? If she is, maybe you could introduce us for a bit and let me have my fun with her—”
His sentence was cut short by a swift punch to his nose. Reeling from the impact, the man almost toppled over. Clutching his bleeding nose, he cried out in disbelief, “What’s wrong with you?”
Javier’s expression remained unyielding, his voice stern. “Mind your words. Talk like that again, and we’re done!”
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He didn’t wait for their response and promptly headed back home. Elena belonged to the Harper family. While he could speak about her, no outsiders had that right.
Javier had intended to stop them earlier, but it was already too late. He couldn’t help but wonder if Elena had overheard them. Would she believe he had intentionally allowed them to mock her? The thought made him uneasy.
Beneath the dim moonlight, Javier was restless, sleep eluding him until the early hours.
The following morning, Marlon arrived at Elena’s home carrying ten boxes filled with pricey herbal remedies and raw gemstones. The gemstones alone were worth millions.
Alexander, who had returned late the night before, was unaware that Elena had brought Kiera home. “What are all these for, Mr. Johnson?” he inquired.
With a grave yet heartfelt demeanor, Marlon explained, “I came to know of yesterday’s events. Miss Harper didn’t just alleviate Kiera’s asthma; she rescued Kiera from grave danger. These gifts are a token of my appreciation. By the way, where might I find Miss Harper and Kiera?”
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