Chapter 243

She was known for her knack of stirring up trouble, but this time, she hadn't uttered a word.

Yet, without any rhyme or reason, the blame was thrown her way, and she wasn't about to stand for it.

The room's atmosphere thickened almost instantly.

Rachel, who usually played the peacemaker for Haynes, suddenly switched sides, making the situation awkwardly tense.

It was Marvin's innocent voice that finally broke the silence.

"Mr. O'Brien, you've wronged Stella. Don't you think you owe her an apology?"

Stella glanced down at Marvin, who mischievously winked at her.

This clever boy.

Some things sound different depending on who says them.

Burton had said it, it

Marvin was just a kid. Even if he was siding with her,

a

deep-set eyes dimmed, and

low, raspy voice

"Sorry, I misunderstood you."

Pearce is in such a delicate condition, you'd better whisk her away before she

with a pout. "Haynie, my fingers have so many cuts from those herbs.

red scratches, not too deep but noticeable enough for someone

Burton's voice cut through

helped out here for ages and she's still playing

sort some herbs, not chop your

eyes flickered towards

could play the

"What, you've been married to Stella for five years and you don't know what she

slightly, but he remained

"You can take Rachel with you, but you know my terms. She's supposed to help out here

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