Chapter 1694

"Keegan, if you've got a bone to pick, just lay it out straight. There’s no need for these cryptic jabs. If you're wondering where Stella was when you went missing, I can fill you in," Marshall's voice cut through the tension.

"You got shoved into the river, and she jumped right in after you without hesitation. You were missing, and she wasn't doing any better either. She had a high fever for three consecutive days and was covered in frostbite!

"You were nowhere to be found, and she did not know what to do. She even turned to divine intervention, scaling a steep mountain just to carve your name on a stone, believing it would bring you back safely!" Marshall continued.

"Enough..." Stella's voice wavered as she spoke softly.

Marshall's expression stayed stern, but his tone grew more emotional, "The path to the summit is only about 12 inches wide. One wrong step, and she could've died! You refused to come out of hiding for the sake of luring out the person behind your kidnapping. And now you're asking where she was during your disappearance? You should be grateful she's alive! How dare you blame her?!"

recall many other things, like when he kicked her out

Know-It-All? I've never heard nor seen anything you said. All I know is that she was eager to get involved with you after Keegan went missing. You two went parachuting and skiing and even attended a concert together. Why

the manpower in the search and rescue team two weeks after Keegan's accident. If we hadn't continued sending more people out there to look for him, I'm sure you would've arranged his funeral

This was the first time he did not step in as Trevor challenged an elder. It

the optimal rescue time had passed. They said that he would likely be dead even if we found him. I was simply following their advice. Do any of you know the pain I felt from having

I was losing sleep thinking about you. I thank God for hearing my prayers. Thank goodness you're safe. Otherwise, how would Aurora and I

crazy old hag! How dare you try to shift the blame onto others! You

could finish her words, Vermont covered her

despicable woman!

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