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.

and said in

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

Keegan from the corner of her eye

dead of winter, and you're wearing a skirt. Are you sure you're

her skirt, revealing her

the tights and said, "They're

didn't know you were wearing

"Why would I

could say anything else, they heard the loud sound of a

paused and looked over to the source of the noise. "Keegan, sorry. I didn't expect you

indifferently, "Why? Am I getting in the way of

at all. I'm just concerned that Stella might feel

lips. "I thought you'd be the one feeling awkward. After all, she's still

distance?"

still your fiancee. Yet, you're here with another woman. Do you

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