The Protector

Zoey’s heartfelt words were sufficient to fill Levi’s heart with contentment. I could not care less about other’s opinions. All I want to achieve is to please Zoey.

Aaron and Caitlyn’s resentments toward Levi deepened upon hearing the whole story. “He’s just an opportunist!”

Everyone segued into the birthday banquet afterward.

Aaron and Caitlyn presented their gifts to Zoey, followed by Abigail.

Then Steve and June handed the presents they prepared as well.

Theo questioned Levi. “I suppose your gift must be invaluable too, Mr. Garrison?” I must humiliate him in front of everyone!

“That’s right. What birthday gift did you prepare for Zoey?” Caitlyn could not suppress her curiosity.

Levi smiled. “I did not bring my gift. Well, it’s more like I can’t bring the present with me.”

delicate box and gifted the present to Zoey. “This is my gift for you. It’s a necklace from

eyed the sparkling necklace. “This must have cost

thousand

Oh my God!” Caitlyn

the gift, I am not going to accept it as it’s an expensive gift.”

Steve and the others gazed in their direction solemnly. “How

the present

Mr. Garrison. You

for you to come empty-handed, not to mention with your

sighed and lowered his head

even more disgusted

so there’s really no need to fixate on that problem.” Zoey smoothed things over in the

did prepare

“What?” Zoey was surprised.