Chapter 1740

"I'm sorry about that, Kendrick," Celena said, letting out a sigh. She shot Kendrick an apologetic look.

Kendrick, however, had his mind on something else entirely. He smiled courteously at her and replied, "It's fine, Celena! We're friends, so there's nothing to worry about!"

Meanwhile, Liam leaped on his scooter as soon as he hung up and sped toward the Manor House Kitchen. He drove so fast that he arrived within 20 minutes and caught sight of the happy trio the moment he stepped in.

Celena and Jovie were sitting across from Kendrick, the three of them smiling as they chatted merrily. Kendrick was feeding Jovie, with the child occasionally cracking up as though she had heard a hearty joke. Celena, on the other hand, wore an expression of tenderness as she watched Jovie being fed so patiently.

The three of them looked like a perfect little family, and that made Liam's blood boil.

"Jovie!" he called out.

Jovie turned at the sound of her name, and the moment she caught sight of