Marshall took the cup of tea and thanked Stella.

Keegan reached for the other cup, only to find Stella grabbing and sipping from it. He shot her a puzzled look, to which she responded, “Your cup’s in the kitchen. Go fetch it yourself.”

Stella’s words left him speechless. ‘Seems like she’s seizing every opportunity to tease me, he thought. Annoyed by the situation, Keegan stood up and headed for the kitchen.

There, he found a cup of coffee with a heart-shaped latte art waiting on the counter. His anger dispersed immediately.’ Aw, she loves me.’

“Mr. Moore, you mentioned something about my mother’s accident during our call. What is it?” Stella asked.

Marshall placed his cup down and pulled out his phone. He showed Stella a photo of someone and said, “Take a look at this person. Do you know him?”

Stella glanced at the picture and immediately recognized the face. “He used to be my family’s driver. I had investigators look into him before, but he’s rather cautious and avoids having interactions with outsiders.”

Marshall continued, “This man is now in Rivera. He developed a tumor and is undergoing chemotherapy at the city hospital.”

was trying to convey, so he elaborated, “Cancer treatments are expensive. Since this man is unemployed, he’s likely searching for ways to earn

he might approach Albert for financial

of

goes out of business, Hylda won’t be able to provide him with support anymore. In his desperation to

already a major headache for Hylda. It would be a blessing

a close eye on this man for me, Mr. Moore. You could consider extending a monetary offer if the opportunity

Keegan interjected, “How generous

being practical. I know when to save and spend when necessary. I’m not as stingy as Vermont, you

Vermont’s

I didn’t know you were

little awkward after

you talk about my

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