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For Stella, every single day spent away from home felt like a lifetime. She missed Ferrowland so much—everything about it, but most of all, she missed her family. To cope, she buried herself in work, hoping to ease the ache in her heart.

Now that she was finally back, the familiar aroma of her mom's cook made those long years seem like they had passed in the blink of an eye.

"Want some?" Ronald asked her softly.

Stella nodded. "Yeah."

Even though her taste had changed a lot recently, she couldn't resist at that moment. She remembered this soup her mom's specialty. Lottie Lugar, her mom, loved cooking. No matter how busy she got, she always made time to whip up meals for her kids.

When Stella was little, she was frail, and Lottie practically nursed her back to health with her homemade meals.

Stella hugged the lunchbox and took a sip. "Mm, delicious. Just like old times."

“Mrs. Quinn said it was your favorite, so she made it first thing in the morning before heading out," the butler said.

Upon hearing that, Stella felt a lump in her throat, her nose tingling with emotion. She glanced at Ronald with teary eyes.

Ronald met her gaze, understanding what she felt, and chuckled softly as he ruffled her hair. "Finley sent your news back."

spread the news. How did he say it? That she was sick? Considering Finley's reputation as a doctor,

gulped down the soup, finishing every last drop. When she returned the

Quinn was worried you wouldn't have an appetite. She'll

appreciate her cooking? Stella didn't feel like eating the soup, but knowing her mom had gotten up early to

a little emotional. "Being away for so many years, you've

Stella had become

had been gentler and more considerate, while her sister Yvonne, was wilder and more outgoing, often

at Ronald. "Shall we head

had promised to pick up Susie right after

nodded, then instructed the butler, "Take her

the butler

"You're not coming

replied, "I have some things to take care of here. Once

Susanna, head straight home."

Stella nodded obediently. "Alright."

so

soft hair again and

forehead. Then he