Chapter 19 I Want to Protect Youl Jovan was silent for a while , and Ruth was nervous at the same time . Thats the day of Leos kindergarten open house , so Ill be putting all my work on hold . To her surprise , he actually bothered to explain . Ruth sighed with relief . Jovan was family oriented and hardworking , especially involved in his childrens education . Only someone who loved their children deeply would kindly sponsor other children . Ariellas earlier words must have been meant to drive a wedge between her and Jovan ! She must expose Ariellas lie ! It seemed like he knew she was on the phone with Jovan , so Leonel stopped crying . She bent down and picked up Leonel . Leonel , lets go home first . Because of Jovans explanation , she felt a bit guilty towards Leonel . After all , he was just a five year old , so how could he be compared to those bad people in the mountains ? Leonel looked upset , Why didnt you tell Dad ? Mom was really mean just now . If Dad confronts her , Mom will apologize to me ! Ruth was stunned . Huh ? She just said those harsh words to you . Arent you angry ? Shes always mean to me too , and its so annoying . Just now Leonel said he wanted his mom , but now he found her annoying . Ruth couldnt understand Leonels thinking , so she thought for a moment and said . Im not angry at all . She just doesnt want me to think less of her , so she said all that stuff . Leonel didnt understand their conversation at all , so he had no clue why Ruth would say something like that . Shes just spouting nonsense ! Hmph , youre no help at all . If Auntie Layla were here , shed totally have my back with my mom ! Ruth stared at him , totally caught off guard . She had interacted with Leonel before , and back when Ariella was around , he was always so humble and polite , adored by everyone . But now … Mr. Leonel , I think your attitude towards Mrs. Hensley … Dont bring her up . Im starving ! Seeing his refusal to talk, Ruth could only give up . Okay , Ill take you to get something to eat first . *** Mom , I believe you . Raul , sitting in the taxi , suddenly spoke up . Ariella was surprised and didnt understand him . 013 : 02 9.4 % < Chapter 191 Want to Protect You2 Chapter 19 I Want to Protect You2 Raul hugged her seriously . I believe youre the one who sponsored that Ms. Ariellas heart warmed . She rubbed his head . Why ? Raul stood up straight , looking serious . I just have a feeling . You wouldnt lie about something this important . Ariella was taken aback . Did you understand what we said ? 签到 得 市 Raul nodded . Back at the orphanage , we had a lot of kind people visit us . They were really nice , and youre just like them , Mom . Ariella was more surprised . Orphanage ? Wasnt Rauly the prison guards son ? How could he live in an orphanage ? Rauly , were you in the orphanage since childhood ? Then why did you call Melany Mom ? Raul looked up at her with admiration . Melany adopted me . The director told me Melany is a wonderful person , and that I would be too . His voice trembled with tears . But Melany died , and I have to go back . Mom , I dont want to go back . The kids will bully me . Raul hugged her tightly . Mom , please dont send me back . Ariella felt a wave of sympathy wash over her , accompanied by a deep sense of heartbreak . You are my son . I wont send you back . Lets depend on each other , okay ? Raul nodded seriously . Mom , I want to be a superhero and protect you ! Ruths provocation had upset him . He wanted to grow up fast to protect his mom . Ariella smiled , relieved . She had worried about Melanys relatives taking Raul . Knowing his background , she felt better . She realized it wasnt that Raul couldnt leave her and rely on living with her . Instead , it was she who couldnt leave Raul . 13:02 9.6 % < Chapter 191 Want to Protect You ? Inspired , she painted a portrait of them and hung it at home , After putting Raul to bed , she focused on designing . 24032 The next day , she handed over the design to Gwenda , who praised her work. It was her first compliment at the company . Gwenda convened a department meeting and used Ariellas design as an example , aiming for everyone to learn from her approach . Recently praised highly , Ariella received some resentful looks . But Ariella didnt mind . She just thanked Gwenda and asked for time off . My son has a sports day at kindergarten , and I promised to be there . < Chapter 191 Want to Protect You ? Chapter 19 I Want to Protect You3 Gwenda checked her notebook . Okay , I was to go with Mr. Cooley to a ribbon cutting , but its postponed by a week . In that case , I can cover your work . She took out a pen and signed the leave form . Ariella , you have dark circles . Have you been staying up late drawing ? Ariella smiled awkwardly , Im a bit of a slow starter , so I have to put in the effort . Gwenda laughed , Im pleased with your effort . Youll also attend the ribbon cutting , Ariella was surprised . But I … Its fine . You deserve recognition for your hard work , and Mr. Cooley also saw and valued your talent . The golf course lounge design will be entrusted to you as well . Ariellas eyes widened . Gwenda , I really want to show what I can do and get some recognition , but this design project is just way too big for me to tackle by myself . Gwenda smiled and said , Then why dont you pick some people to help you out ? * Ariella was stunned . Pick some people ? Yeah , go ahead and pick your team . But remember , if anyone doesnt pull their weight , I wont hesitate to let them go . -Ariella nodded and quickly made her selections . Gwenda announced it to the department . Those chosen were usually friendly with Ariella . Those who had been mean to her deeply regretted it . From then on , Ariella established herself in the Cooley Group . In a restaurant opposite the Hensley Group . Lailah sat across from Jovan , talking about her upcoming birthday . Jovan was stunned and asked his assistant to get a diamond necklace from the car . He had waited , but Ariella didnt message or call him to ask for it . He thought she was just pretending not to care . So , he wouldnt take the initiative to go to her and end up getting the cold shoulder . Is this for me ? Seeing the necklace , Lailahs eyes sparkled with joy. Before Jovan could speak , she put it on . Does it look good ? She stood and turned around . 13:02 9.8 % < Chapter 19 I Want to Protect You3 The elegant white Chanel style dress with sparkling diamonds looked stunning . Jovan was distracted . Lailah was surprised , but she observed that he was annoyed . Layla , you should wear it and join me at Leos sports day . Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! 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