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

the Kane family?

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

from the

However, Arthur's question caught her off guard, and her tears

could easily see that

had already guessed that something was not right.

away Stella's tears gently, "It's okay, dear. Crying

and spoke hoarsely, "Great Grandpa, I'm leaving tomorrow. Keegan hasn't returned,

hand, "I'll take you

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

about what had happened to Albert. So, Stella guessed that he was probably unaware she

in the Jewell family, so she did not want to hide the truth from

atmosphere turned heavy. Stella had mentally prepared herself for what

would not scold her, but he would be very

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