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."

Stella sat down

Kane

her about Albert. But to her surprise, he asked about

from the mountain,

her emotions. However, Arthur's question caught her

long and could easily see

he had already guessed that something was not right. But he just did not expect things to be

reached out and wiped away Stella's tears gently, "It's okay, dear.

Keegan hasn't returned, and I've got to protect his hard work and his family. I can't stay here for too

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

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

So, Stella guessed that he was probably unaware she was not Albert's daughterjudging

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

turned heavy. Stella had mentally prepared herself for what was

figured that Arthur would not scold her, but he would

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