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Celeste was startled as she subconsciously reached out her hand, only to see Gary's handsome face.
He was looking at her with his sharp and intimidating gaze.
Celeste felt helpless as she said, "Cindy sent me an insulting text message, and I didn't hold back."
"I saw it," Gary replied.
Dumbfounded, Celeste asked in surprise, "Did you actually see that?"
Gary nodded and said, "Yes, I saw it clearly with my own eyes. It's good that you called her out, but then I can tell from your gaze that you actually do care, don't you?"
Celeste's heart tightened, but she still nodded in full honesty. "Although I don't want to admit it, I had to say that her words were somehow making sense. It's true that I am relying on you and the Jones family's protection."
"What's wrong with you relying on me when you're mine?" Gary asked back with a smile, "She can't expect you to rely on someone else other than me, can she?"
Celeste nodded. "You are right."