Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

— Luckily, things turned out okay, though it was a close call.

Clarissa’s first target for a hostage was Liberty.

First, Liberty wasn’t trained in self-defense.

Second, she was Audrey and Kathryn's chosen successor, and finally, Liberty held enough importance in Audrey’s group that capturing her would keep the York, Lewis, and Stone families from acting rashly.

Thankfully, Lilian reacted quickly and pulled Liberty back before Clarissa could capture her.

Otherwise, the outcome could have been terrible.

When Duncan heard what happened, he was terrified and blamed himself.

He felt useless, thinking that after all his rehabilitation, he still couldn't walk normally or protect Liberty in dangerous situations.

“Duncan, Liberty said softly, “You're doing it again.

I told you not to overthink or put yourself down.

You are not useless.

building your business without relying on your family.”

rested quietly

so

in Clarissa’s hands.” Liberty looked up at him and

It’s all over.

and

has been fulfilled.” That night, she had indeed come close

quickly, Liberty might have been pulled down to her

wouldn't have let her

Lillian saved her life.

react before Lilian pulled

Duncan held her tighter.

or eat

so I had to come see you myself.” Now that

him, and said gently, “I’m

Duncan replied, not liking her saying