Duncan held his wife’s hand and said, “Don’t worry about her. Fletcher’s secretly protecting her and she won’t be in any life-threatening danger.

“You’ve been working all day. You must be tired.” Duncan patted his shoulder. “Lean on me.”

Liberty smiled and rested her head on his shoulder as he immediately wrapped his arm around hers.

“Duncan.”

“Hmm?”

“It’s wonderful to have you. I finally have someone to rely on too.”

In the past, she had been the one her sister and son relied on. Now, she