Unexpected Protector

“Leonora, you better watch your tone!” roared Oscar with his hand lifted, but before he could slap Cora, somebody grabbed him by the wrist.

Cora was stunned when she saw that it was Gideon who had intervened. “Mr. Lockwood.”

“Are you okay?” inquired Gideon after nodding at Cora.

“I'm fine. Even if you were not here, his hand wouldn't be able to reach my face,” promised Cora as she stared coldly at