Chapter 177

Norah’s expression remained composed as she replied calmly, “I’m just stating the truth.”

“You…!”

Siena fumed, her anger rising as she clenched her teeth, but she paused when she heard footsteps approaching. Kevin stepped inside, his presence commanding the room.

“Kevin, you came back just in time. Look at how your ‘wonderful’ wife talks back to me! Doesn’t she have any respect?” Siena rose quickly, rushing to vent her complaint.

Kevin strode in, his gaze sweeping over Norah before turning back to Siena. “If you didn’t provoke her, she wouldn’t respond that way. Norah has always been respectful around me.”

Without hesitation, he closed the gap between himself and Norah. His tall frame loomed over her, and the strong scent of tobacco made her flinch slightly. She looked up, meeting his intense gaze.