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

she heard him say, “I have

to fathom what personal question Bennett would

quickly clarified, “Please, don’t take it the

overseas for many years, I’m quite out of touch with local

never heard mention of the Anderson family

intrusive, feel free not

contrast to the aggressive Joann, Bennett’s

was merely curious about her

openly shared, “I’m actually not from

was raised in Bysea by

interest peaked, and he couldn’t help but ask, “What about

odd anticipation in his gaze and hesitated before probing, “Why are you so interested in my

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

apologized, “I’m sorry for

have a cousin I’ve never

disappeared after an accident and is

seemed somewhat familiar when we

hope you’re not

words, Stella instantly

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