It seems like I overlooked this aspect,’ Stella thought. ‘I guess I can’t rub salt in the wound for now.’ Then, another concern came to mind. “Would your mom be released without charges if they found out that I’m not really injured?”

Without looking at her, Keegan calmly replied, “Well, the hotel staff accidentally injured themselves while cleaning up the oil.”

Stella was taken aback. ’The cleaning staff injured themselves?”

“Yeah.” Keegan glanced at her and continued, “Should I take you to the surveillance room and show you?”

Stella shrugged. “No. It was just a casual question.”

Keegan observed the talisman she held tightly and felt a little irritated. “You’re getting water on my neck,” he said.

Upon hearing this, Stella immediately wanted to switch hands, but Keegan continued, “Are you trying to get my other side wet too?”

Stella did not reply.

“Put it in my pocket,” Keegan said with indifference.

make your

fine. My clothes are thick,”

spoke nonchalantly as if it was

right?’ Stella considered for a moment and

the driver to go, as they

going to pick up your sister?” Stella

replied, “Aldor is

Aldor pick us up? Why specifically call another

convenient this way,”

mean? Aldor picked us

her and said, “Aldor probably wouldn’t enjoy having his boss around when he’s on

“He’s your employee. When you went missing, he faced pressure, rallied the team, and helped you maintain the team’s spirit. How can you repay him by having him go on a date with

and ask him to

there’s no need to be so

to say, but Keegan suddenly asked, “Did you go to the wishing well with

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