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 asked

got issues,” Leyla

mean?” Eileen

her own nose. If she weren’t constantly reminding herself to think about the bigger picture, she’d be quite difficult to deal

down on the couch and gave her a thumbs-up. “You’re absolutely right,” she said. Stella was a smart woman, but she had her blind spots and could be easily

a

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

Eileen frowned. “Grandma, you’re…”

tone were shady, like she was up to

wouldn’t

relaxed. “It’s not a big deal. She’s old. I don’t take anything she

know what I’m

go. Dinner was soon ready. Eileen was about to go get Stella when Leyla

table. No servants

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