Chapter 309

Curtis Stockton's lips curved slightly. It seemed he wouldn’t need to chat with Noah Hyde about settling down—Delia Fleming already had it covered. Noah, on the other hand, couldn’t help but feel both surprised and sweetly touched by Fiona Barnett’s defense of him. Who would’ve thought this seemingly delicate woman could step up and shield him like that? Saying he wasn’t moved would be a lie! But to Vanessa Granger, Fiona was nothing—utterly insignificant. Wearing an icy, ruthless expression, Vanessa spat, “Get out of my way!” Fiona parted her lips slightly, her hesitant manner showing she was about to say something. Yet before she uttered a word, Arlo’s voice rang in her ear, “Stand tall! Chin up and shoulders squared! Darken your expression and treat this woman like she’s hurt the one dearest to you. Look right into her eyes—don’t back down!” The moment Arlo’s words left his mouth, Fiona transformed entirely. Her whole vibe shifted; her timid demeanor vanished, replaced by a commandi