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

old woman’s got

mean?” Eileen

constantly reminding herself to think about the bigger picture, she’d be quite difficult to

down on the couch and gave her a thumbs-up. “You’re absolutely right,” she said. Stella was a smart

a home at

arm gently. “Just watch me. After

Eileen frowned. “Grandma, you’re…”

tone were shady, like she was up to

said, patting her chest. “I wouldn’t do anything bad. Just wait and see.”

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

worry; I know what I’m

Leyla so confident, Eileen decided to let it go. Dinner was soon ready. Eileen was about to go get

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

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