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

Stella turned around, puzzled, she heard him say, “I have a

was taken aback, unable to fathom what personal

quickly clarified, “Please, don’t take

I’m quite out of touch

never heard mention of the Anderson family in

intrusive, feel free not

aggressive

was merely curious about her origins, Stella’s tension

openly shared, “I’m actually not from

was raised in Bysea by

he couldn’t help but ask, “What

gaze and hesitated before probing, “Why are you so interested

question with a light smile, which made Bennett realize his enthusiasm could

his tone and apologized, “I’m sorry

have

disappeared after an accident

when we first met,

you’re not

words, Stella instantly grasped the reason behind

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