Chapter 193

During dinner, Stella barely finished a plate of food before Ronald signaled for someone to clear her plate and cutlery.

Stella looked at him with big, pleading eyes, the very picture of misery. "Ronald," she whimpered.

"What's the problem? You weren't this keen on breakfast."

Stella's eating habits were far from typical. Conventional wisdom suggested eating the most in the morning and a balanced amount throughout the day.

But her breakfasts were always scant, her lunches manageable. Come evening, however, her appetite would surge, unusually voracious compared to her earlier meals. "But I..." Stella started.

"No more," Ronald cut her off before she could finish.

Stella pouted, but Ronald's gaze on her remained indulgent. He stood up, taking her hand. "Let's go for a walk."

"Okay," she agreed, albeit reluctantly. She'd been hoping to sneak in a bit more food.

It wasn't entirely her fault; evenings always made her hungrier, and what she'd eaten felt far from sufficient.

As they approached the door, Idris appeared, his expression serious.

"Check out the back of the

"Something there?"

"Yeah, something fun."

"Fun?" Stella doubted.

fun-like the fishing trip

noticing Idris's urgent demeanor,

earshot,

butler reached out, requesting a meeting with

relay my

"I did."

was in for

Larkin family is panicking. They had an all-night

just unresolved- it

it too easy for too long and

consideration, things might not have come

Both the Quarry and Larkin families had overstepped, their boldness unchecked. Even

they walked, Ronald added, "Be firm

"Understood," Idris nodded.

he had taken action himself and found

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