Chapter 1329:

Leyla wasn’t sure if those women were saying it intentionally, but they were practically shouting in perfect English, making sure she heard every word.

Stella, clearly uncomfortable, stood up abruptly and waved goodbye, making a beeline out of the crowd. Catching Leyla’s eye, she gave a sheepish grin. “It’s getting late. We should head back before everyone starts worrying about us.”

“Sure,” Leyla agreed, and they started walking back, the servants trailing behind them at a distance.

Stella, who had been chattering away earlier, was now silent, her eyebrows furrowed. It was obvious those gossiping old ladies had gotten to her.

About twenty minutes later, they arrived home. Stella trudged into her bedroom and said, “Let me know when dinner’s ready. I need some rest now.”

Before Eileen could even get a word in, Stella had already closed the door.

Eileen stared at the closed door, completely baffled.

Eileen

old woman’s got issues,” Leyla

mean?” Eileen asked,

easily affected and can’t see past her own nose. If she weren’t constantly reminding herself to think about the bigger picture, she’d be quite difficult to deal with.” Leyla had met all sorts of people in her life, and after just a

“You’re absolutely right,” she said.

finds a home at

gently. “Just watch me. After Christmas, I’ll have

Eileen frowned. “Grandma, you’re…”

tone were shady, like she was

Leyla said, patting her chest. “I wouldn’t do anything bad.

take anything she says or does

know what

decided to let it go. Dinner was soon ready. Eileen was

the table. No servants here, so I want to help,” Leyla

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