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 next

kid from the Kane family? Did you guys get into

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

coming down from the mountain, Stella

her emotions. However, Arthur's question caught her off guard, and

had lived so long and could easily

to his house, he had already guessed that something was not right. But he just did

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

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

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

not

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

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

kept quiet, and the atmosphere turned heavy. Stella had

that Arthur would not scold her, but he would be

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