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.

said it,

kid. Even if he was siding with her, he wouldn't have said anything unless he'd heard

was like a

deep-set eyes dimmed, and his Adam's apple bobbed

his low, raspy

"Sorry, I misunderstood you."

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

have so many cuts from those herbs.

enough, her hands were dotted with red scratches, not too deep but noticeable enough for

voice cut through the

helped out here for ages and she's still playing her violin

asked you to sort some herbs,

flickered

Stella could play the

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

moved slightly,

my terms. She's supposed to help out here for a week. If

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