Chapter 1279

"Coffee," stated Keegan.

"Tea," replied Marshall.

Stella hesitated momentarily, then glanced at Keegan and suggested, "You might as well have some tea too. It would save us from firing up the coffee machine."

Keegan looked slightly displeased about the situation but chose not to argue.

Marshall pressed his lips together slightly as he watched the scene unfold. 'Brewing tea was also a bit of a hassle,' he thought. The fact that Stella did not ask him to accommodate Keegan's request felt respectful, yet created a sense of unfamiliarity between them.

Keegan settled onto the nearby couch, maintaining a comfortable distance from Stella. He turned to Marshall and asked, "How's the injury?"

Marshall opened up his palm to show Keegan the wound. Though it was healed, the scar remained prominent. It would likely need some time to fade. "It's alright," he said.

you don't really need to take on cases like that. The pay isn't a lot, and there are tons of

on taking it initially. But no one wanted a

family had connections. I felt sorry for the woman. She's visited nearly every law firm in town. I've seen her at our office multiple times, and on each visit, her

asked myself why should individuals who just want to live endure such hardships. And that was when I took on her case. I just didn’t expect her husband to locate her new residence

authorities. You should've known who you were dealing with. Thank god that nothing major happened that day. Did

clenched his fist. After a while, he admitted, "You're right. I made the wrong

happened to you seven years ago. No one is forcing you to push yourself to the

so?" Marshall smiled

a little annoyed by his response and decided to stay

marathons. Even people accustomed

from seven years ago. He was dull and depressed as he carried the weight of everything behind his

your mom introduces you to and go on dates with them.

said, "Being with Stella is quite

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