Bennett nodded and expressed his regret, saying, “I apologize for the earlier incident.

Joann tends to act impulsively and often steps out of bounds.

Stella offered a reassuring smile and replied, “Please, there’s no need for formalities.

Whatever she might have said, it was her action, not yours.

It was just the two of them in the garden.

Stella did not know Bennett well.

She was uncomfortable with the unfamiliar man standing next to her.

She tucked her phone into her purse and said to him, “The dinner party is starting.

We should head inside.

She then stood up, ready to walk away.

“Mrs.

Bennett called out to stop

him say, “I have a personal question to ask

aback, unable to fathom

don’t

for many years, I’m quite

of the Anderson family

is too intrusive, feel free not to

aggressive

about her origins, Stella’s tension

shared, “I’m actually

raised in Bysea by my

Bennett’s interest peaked, and he couldn’t help but ask,

and hesitated before probing, “Why are you so interested in my

light smile, which made Bennett realize his

and apologized, “I’m sorry for my

is, I have a

an accident and is around

when we first met, which piqued my

you’re not

words, Stella instantly grasped the

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