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 pocket

My clothes are thick,” Keegan

as if it was

his point clear earlier. So, he shouldn’t be jealous anymore, right?’ Stella considered for a moment and followed his instructions, placing the talisman in his

driver to go, as they got into the

pick

replied, “Aldor

have Aldor pick us up? Why specifically call

just more convenient

you mean? Aldor

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

she say, “He’s your employee. When you went missing, he faced pressure, rallied the

call and ask him to

need to

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

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