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.

aside. She turned to Marshall and said in a hushed

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

of her eye before saying,

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

lifted the hem of her skirt,

the tights and said,

didn't know you

chuckled. "Why would I go bare-legged during

loud sound of a coffee cup being

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

indifferently, "Why? Am I

all. I'm just concerned that Stella

After all, she's still my fiancee

distance?"

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

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