Chapter 1740

Wenham's remark rendered Keegan speechless.His attitude toward the two could not be any more different.He barely acknowledged the gift Keegan brought but praised Marshall, especially upon learning that Stella had assisted in choosing them.

In the past, Keegan might not have endured this injustice and stormed off.

However, possibly influenced by Jaylene, he remained surprisingly silent.He did not retort even as Wenham sarcastically teased him.

Stella couldn't bear to see Keegan being berated.

She cleared her throat to interrupt Wenham.

"Dad, put the wine away.Marshall has work this afternoon, so we won't be drinking today."

Wenham nodded, "Sure.Make sure Marshall feels welcomed.I'll be there shortly."

Stella agreed, and Wenham carried the two bottles of wine to the wine cellar.

"Marshall, come have a seat."

Stella adjusted the backrest, gesturing for Marshall to sit.He took a seat beside her, directly across from Keegan.

Stella placed her coat aside.She turned to Marshall and said in a hushed voice, "What would you like to drink?"

water or tea will do," Marshall replied, brushing off

added, *

at Keegan from the corner of her

dead of winter, and you're wearing a skirt.Are

lifted the hem of

"I'm wearing tights."

on the tights and said, "They're

were wearing tights." Stella

would I go bare-legged

loud sound of

paused and looked over to the source of the

expect you to be here today.If I knew, I'd

"Why? Am I getting

at all.I'm just concerned that Stella might feel

Keegan pursed his lips.

she's still my fiancée on paper.Ethically and logically

Marshall raised an eyebrow.

fiancée.Yet, you're here with another woman.Do you think that's

Keegan's gaze darkened.

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