Chapter 2228

The waiter crashed right where Stella had been standing, sending the table and its contents crashing to the ground, shards of glass flying in every direction. Stella, still shaken, felt her heart pounding in her chest as she turned even paler.

A voice beside her said, "Don't worry, everything's fine." Stella snapped out of it, looking at Marshall Moore who was holding her. She took a deep breath, pulling her wrist away and whispered softly, "Thank you."

Marshall's eyes showed concern, but he held back from moving closer. He tightened his grip on Stella's hand, murmuring, "As long as you're okay."

Keegan, wearing a stern expression, approached. Before he could react, Stella stepped forward, grabbing his hand. "Get someone to clean up. Don't alarm the guests."

Keegan's hand trembled slightly in hers. Stella squeezed it firmly, her eyes assuring him that she was fine, urging him to stay composed.

She noticed a few kids chasing each other, accidentally tripping the waiter. It was just an accident, but if Keegan lost his temper, it would ruin the image he had just projected to Marshall.

her reassurance. He suppressed his emotions, comforting the crowd while instructing Aldor

who had been chatting with friends nearby, was startled by the commotion. He quickly asked

few kids were chasing each other, they tripped the waiter, and almost knocked Stella

at Stella's belly. He was about to speak but was silenced by Keegan's

Vermont suddenly felt guilty.

the appreciation banquet, Keegan had specifically told him to stay with Stella. But he had just returned from the restroom and got caught up in conversation with friends. He didn't expect

nobody was hurt. Otherwise, Keegan would have been

talk to their

the area first. There's glass everywhere, we don't want anyone

like: "Get my wife to safety first. If she's harmed,

Vermont felt uneasy.

genius. Why hadn't anyone exposed his philandering and

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