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.

called out to stop

say, “I have a

fathom

clarified, “Please, don’t

overseas for many years, I’m quite

struck me that I’ve never heard mention of the Anderson family in Seamarsh, and I was curious

too intrusive, feel free not

the aggressive Joann, Bennett’s manners were

about her origins, Stella’s

openly shared, “I’m actually not from

was raised in Bysea by my

interest peaked, and he

and hesitated before probing, “Why are you so interested

posed the question with a light smile, which made Bennett realize

tone and apologized, “I’m

I have a

accident and is

seemed somewhat familiar when we first met, which piqued

you’re not

words, Stella instantly

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