Chapter 1148

"Uncle Johann arranged for them to protect you," Marlin said. "Protect me? Why?" Abigail was puzzled. "It's because everyone now knows that Uncle Johann had accepted you as his granddaughter, so there's a chance his enemies might lay their hands on you. This arrangement is a precaution for your safety," Marlin added. "I see!" Abigail exclaimed. Marlin grabbed onto Abigail's arm and said, "Abigail, don't be afraid, we'll protect you!" Abigail grabbed onto his soft arm and felt warm inside. "Thank you then, 'Uncle Marlin'." "We're family, so don't mind that," Marlin said. "That's so nice of you!" Abigail exclaimed. "What's so nice?" he asked. Abigail pinched his cheeks and said, "It's so nice knowing you, of course!" Marlin was elated and quickly gave Abigail a peck on the cheek. Abigail too pecked him back on the cheek, thinking that her child with Xander would definitely be cuter than Marlin. "Ahem..." Mobius let out a cough. "You caught a cold, Mobius?" Marlin asked. "Mo