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.

happened?” Eileen asked

woman’s got issues,” Leyla

you mean?”

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 few interactions with Stella,

right,” she said. Stella was a smart woman, but she had her blind spots and

finds a

arm gently. “Just watch me. After

Eileen frowned. “Grandma, you’re…”

shady, like she

wouldn’t do anything bad. Just wait and see.”

She’s old. I don’t take

I know what I’m doing,”

Dinner was soon ready. Eileen

get her here. You set the table. No servants here, so I want to

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