Chapter 1740

Wenham's remark rendered Keegan speechless.

His attitude toward the two could not be any more different. He barely acknowledged the gift Keegan brought but praised Marshall, especially upon learning that Stella had assisted in choosing them.

In the past, Keegan might not have endured this injustice and stormed off. However, possibly influenced by Jaylene, he remained surprisingly silent. He did not retort even as Wenham sarcastically teased him.

Stella couldn't bear to see Keegan being berated. She cleared her throat to interrupt Wenham. "Dad, put the wine away. Marshall has work this afternoon, so we won't be drinking today."

Wenham nodded, "Sure. Make sure Marshall feels welcomed. I'll be there shortly."

Stella agreed, and Wenham carried the two bottles of wine to the wine cellar.

"Marshall, come have a seat."

Stella adjusted the backrest, gesturing for Marshall to sit. He took a seat beside her, directly across from Keegan.

Marshall and said in a hushed voice, "What would you

do," Marshall replied, brushing off a fallen leaf from Stella's shoulder. In a low voice, he added,"

the corner of her eye before

winter, and you're wearing a skirt. Are you

her skirt, revealing her legs.

tights

seemed genuinely surprised. "I didn't know

I go bare-legged during

anything else, they heard the loud sound of

to the source of the noise. "Keegan, sorry. I

replied indifferently, "Why? Am I getting in the

all. I'm just concerned that Stella

all, she's still my fiancee on paper.

distance?"

"You say that she's still your fiancee. Yet, you're here with another

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