Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 827

“So, the infamous Lord of Liberty Island. Thanks for taking care of my sister.”

Warren’s lips formed a helpless line. It seemed he had truly managed to piss off his sister-in-law. And she could certainly hold a grudge. She wouldn’t even bring herself to call him brother-in-law.

“Of course,” Warren said with a slight nod. He gently brushed a stray strand of hair from Celine’s forehead, his voice heavy. “Celine is my wife. I would do anything for her.”

“I’m leaving.” Juniper gave him one last, deep look before turning to go.

“Mr. Schwartz—”

Warren’s voice stopped Shanley.

He paused and looked back at Warren, his tone polite enough. “Is there something else?”

“What does Juniper like?” A faint, weary smile touched Warren’s lips. “My sister-in-law is pretty worked up. I want to buy her something to smooth things over.”

She was the baby of the family, after all—doted on by everyone. If she went home and complained to her other siblings, his life was going to get a lot harder.

Shanley thought for a moment before a single word slipped through his teeth. “Money.”

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