CHAPTER 449. A CAGE FOR THE QUEEN. The Best Punishment

If he were honest, he had to admit it: he was exhausted, and not just from the journey, but from everything that had happened to them over the last year. They had gone from being an odd but happy couple to being the parents of a beautiful baby girl, and in the midst of it all, the most terrible war of their lives had unfolded.

Luckily, they had the blessing of reuniting there, and when Chiara ran to hug him and kissed him on the lips, it was the first time Jhon truly felt victorious.

“God, it feels like I’ve been away from Dandara and you for ages,” he whispered, holding her even tighter.

“Why were you so late?” she asked with a pout. “I almost died of worry!”

“I’m sorry,” Jhon said, gently stroking her cheek. “It took longer than expected, and you know I couldn’t call. I’m sorry, love, but I’m here now.”

“You’re not forgiven,” Chiara said with a warning look. “You’ll have to endure your punishment.”

Jhon nodded. He was willing to