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.”

treatments are expensive.

he might approach

Hylda instead. He probably knows some of Hylda’s secrets. Otherwise, she

to provide him with support anymore. In his desperation to stay afloat, he might turn against her. So,

The kindergarten situation was already a major headache for

eye on this man for me, Mr. Moore.

Marshall could respond, Keegan interjected,

at him and said, “It’s called being practical. I know when to save and spend when necessary. I’m not

that, Vermont’s voice sounded from the

know you

felt a little awkward after being

said, “Don’t you talk

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