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.

cases like that. The pay isn't a lot, and there are tons of

wasn't planning on taking it initially. But no one wanted a messy domestic

every law firm in town. I've seen her at our office multiple times, and on each visit, her face bore signs of injury. Once, her left ear was torn and needed stitches. She was determined

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

have gone alone. You should've involved the authorities. You should've known who you were dealing with. Thank

slightly, and he clenched his fist. After a while, he admitted, "You're right. I

were when that incident happened to you seven years ago. No one is forcing you to push yourself to the extremes, Marshall. You don't have to take on everything head-on.

smiled

little annoyed by his response and

racing to marathons. Even people accustomed to the laid- back lifestyle like Vermont envied

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

girls your mom introduces you to and go on dates with them. If you find a connection, give it

said, "Being with

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