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

you mean?” Eileen

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

her a thumbs-up. “You’re absolutely right,” she said. Stella was a smart woman, but

finds a home

said, nudging Eileen’s arm gently. “Just watch

Eileen frowned. “Grandma, you’re…”

and tone were shady, like she was up to

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

She’s old. I don’t take anything she says or

worry; I know what I’m

Dinner was soon ready. Eileen was

and get her here. You set the table.

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