Why did Marshall bother dragging Keegan upstairs when he was already drunk? Couldn't he just place Keegan downstairs? Even if it was for Keegan's comfort, why did Marshall wait downstairs for her? There were only two elevators going up; could she really have missed them? Keegan always had a disdain for the Jewell family.

He wouldn't give Sophia a chance to get close to him while sober.

And Sophia wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed.

If she had the capability, she would have succeeded long ago.

So when Marshall drank water, it wasn't because of a headache, but to stall for time, making sure she could catch them in the act.

The more Stella thought about it, the more uneasy she felt.

What was Marshall feeling when he came to aid the person responsible for his first love's death? "Stella?" Seeing her silence, her face still somewhat pale, Marshall gently called her.

Stella's fingers trembled slightly, then she clenched them, steadying her emotions.

She reached out and took it, "Thank you." She seemed okay, but her complexion wasn't great at the moment, with a layer of cold sweat on her forehead, possibly from being frightened.

Marshall had a lot on his mind, but when he spoke, it came out as a simple greeting, "How have you been lately?" Stella nodded.

good." She paused and added, "A while ago, someone contacted me from

wasn't feeling well at the time, so

brought up the topic almost as if she

distance between them left a bitter taste

He smiled.

"Yes, I did.

to escort me back." Stella

fiddled with her cup, choosing

day, I said some things

lot, and I was too suspicious of

sorry." Marshall shook

didn't clarify things before sharing

for you to blame me." Stella

Keegan have been friends

trust that you have his best interests at heart, just as he

to me about

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