Chapter 1646

So, Arthur said in a gentle tone, "Would you buy a pack of Doral then?"

Marshall had never heard of that cigarette brand, but he agreed anyway, "Sure."

He grabbed his jacket, turned to Stella, and asked, "Stella, do you want anything?"

Stella shook her head, "No, thank you."

Her tone sounded polite but somewhat distant. There was a clear hint of disappointment in Marshall's eyes as he spoke softly, "All right. I'll be back in a minute."

"Mhm," Stella responded.

After Marshall left, Arthur said to Stella, "Stella, stop working and come sit with me for a while."

Stella wiped her hands and walked over, feeling somewhat nervous. Arthur patted the doorstep and said, "Come, sit here."

sat down next

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initially thought Arthur would ask her about Albert. But to her surprise, he

from the mountain, Stella

However, Arthur's question caught her off

so long and could easily see that something was

brought Stella, who was having a fever, over to his house, he had already guessed that

Stella's tears gently, "It's

wiped away her tears and spoke hoarsely, "Great Grandpa, I'm leaving tomorrow. Keegan

and patted the back of her hand, "I'll take you to the bus station

"Great Grandpa, I'm not a descendant of the Jewell family. I'm not biologically related

impossible for him not to know about what had happened to Albert. So, Stella guessed that he was probably unaware she was not Albert's daughterjudging from how well he

was the only person who treated her genuinely in the Jewell family, so she did not want to hide the truth from

the atmosphere turned heavy. Stella had mentally prepared

figured that Arthur would not scold her, but he

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