Chapter 31

His tone was firm, and he deliberately emphasized the two words "any harm" when speaking.

He couldn't express his feelings immediately, fearing it might scare her off. Still, it didn't stop him from using his identity as a husband to assure her that she had never been alone.

At least from now on, he would protect her.

No one could touch her, as long as he was around.

This was the first time Haley had been decisively chosen by someone. It was also the first time she realized that perhaps she wasn't so alone after all.

At least in this world, there was someone willing to protect her.

Haley's eyes suddenly welled up with tears, uncontrollably streaming down her cheeks.

She instinctively reached to wipe them away, not wanting to embarrass herself in front of Shane. However, the more she wiped, the more tears flowed.

"Mr. Ford, why are you so good to me?" Haley was deeply moved. Initially, she felt that getting married was too impulsive and unsettling. But now, she realized she had