Chapter 258

It was only after Weston left that Henry snickered and said with a hoarse voice, “What do you know? She can’t possibly die.” That woman was just like a cockroach. How could she die? After he said that, he was immersed in the shadows. The sunlight outside was pleasant, but it could not shine on his body. The sunlight shone through the window, slicing the ward into halves of light and darkness. He stayed in the darkness for a long time, and when he reached out, wanting to touch the sunlight outside, it was as if he was forever separated by a barrier. 

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Near the end of the afternoon, Stella texted Roger. “I need to go on a business trip this evening so I can’t go home. Please be good when you are at home alone.” 

She had had a meal and chatted with him for a long time this afternoon. He was already very satisfied so he did not say anything and simply reminded her to take care of herself. 

She let out a breath and thought for a while before telling the chauffeur to send her back to the villa. 

not come back yet, and Joan was cleaning the house. Seeing Stella sitting on the sofa in a daze, she approached her and asked, “Ms.

Then, she glanced at the clock. “What time is it?” “It’s almost dinner. I’ll cook after I finish my work here.” Stella paused for a moment, then suddenly got up. “No,

in accordance with the contract. Mr. Ford hired me to take care of you. How could I let you cook?” Stella stood still and smiled at her. “He told you to take care of me, so shouldn’t you listen to

 

expecting she would say something like that, Joan hesitated for a bit. But Stella was already pushing her out of the

were already being processed in the sink. It seemed Joan had prepared them for dinner tonight.

to make some common dishes. When Weston returned to the villa, Joan greeted him. “Mr. Ford…” She whispered into his ear

him. He could not deny that he was flattered by her behavior. He handed over his suit jacket to Joan and said, “I’ll reward you with a bonus.” Joan was surprised.

he entered the house, he smelled the

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