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."

down

kid from the Kane family? Did

about Albert. But to her

the mountain, Stella

However, Arthur's question

lived so long and could easily see that

guessed that something was not right. But he just did

and wiped away Stella's tears gently,

Grandpa, I'm leaving tomorrow. Keegan hasn't returned, and I've got to protect his hard work and his family. I

of her hand, "I'll take

said after a long pause, "Great Grandpa, I'm not a descendant of the Jewell family. I'm not

grandfather, it was impossible for him not to know about what had happened to Albert. So, Stella guessed that he was probably unaware

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

and the atmosphere turned heavy. Stella had mentally prepared herself for what was

figured that Arthur would not scold her,

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