Chapter 302

Marvin was involved too, so there was no need to keep Neville in the dark about what had happened.

After hearing the whole story, Neville couldn't help but chuckle.

"You two really are something else."

It was only then that Mr. Burton noticed a strikingly handsome young man

standing behind Stella and Abby.

"And who might this be?" he asked.

Stella introduced him, "This is Neville Connolly, Marvin's father."

Mr. Burton gave Neville a once-over, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

"Hm... Marvin doesn't look much like you."

studied Mr. Burton in turn, a flicker of recognition in his eyes-he felt sure he'd seen the old gentleman somewhere before, but for the

takes after his mother

Burton. "Mr. Burton, I'll do what I can to recover what you lost. But please, don't bother

not young anymore, there's no

and he never lets a grudge go. Going up against

ordinary elderly man; Stella worried he might get caught in the crossfire. But Mr. Burton lifted his chin defiantly. "I don't care! I'll feel a lot better after giving him a piece

knew his temperament-there was no way he'd let this go without getting something off his

moment's thought, she dialed Jasper's number

Let Mr.

what

determined glint flashed in Stella's eyes. She'd simply make herself

Jasper's smug voice came down

pleasure? Calling to beg me for help? Trying to patch things up

ask nicely. Oh, and Rachel's really taken a liking to your cooking— how about you whip up some special meals for her for a month?

crap, you little punk! Who do you think you are, wrecking my store? Got a death wish,

it was Mr. Burton,

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