Chapter 417

The breakfast was a test of my mental fortitude.

Although Russei didn’t say anything more, I found myself unable to meet his gaze.

Thankfully, after breakfast, he returned to the next room to rest. He had been up all night, working tirelessly, and he was visibly exhausted.

“Norah, I won’t be home for lunch. I’m going over to a friend’s place,” I said, hastily gathering a few belongings.

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Stella had invited me over for lunch and asked me to bring Serena and Brandon along.

Once outside, I strapped Serena and Brandon into their car,seats and drove off towards Stella’s place. It was a bit of a drive, taking about half an hour.

Upon arriving at Stella’s, I realized my timing was off. She was in the middle of an argument with Mitch.

“Are you filled with seawater or something? Can’t you do one simple thing right? You knew I was having Rena over today, yet you invited Neil? Did you do this on purpose?” Stella’s voice, full of anger, echoed through the house as she scolded Mitch.

Mitch swallowed his pride and tried to explain calmly. “No, I had already arranged lunch with Neil. Not just him, but two other colleagues are also coming. I just forgot that you had invited Rena today. Can’t you reschedule your meeting with Rena?”

“No!” Stella was always a princess in front of Mitch.

He always indulged and pampered her, which had made her somewhat willful.

made me both

that moment, I was standing at their front door, feeling too awkward to enter. Through the glass door, I could see that

and just as I was about to intervene, Mitch couldn’t

frozen in place, and my heart

Neil had arrived. The villa’s front door was wide open. He gave me a curious look as he approached.

held out a hand to stop

for what?” Neil

room where Stella and Mitch were in a

frowned, looking puzzled.

couldn’t hear us. However, their argument

always indulged her, would suddenly lose his

can handle the occasional tantrum, but

what? Tell me!” Stella demanded. Her voice choked with emotion.

know what kind of person I was before. Isn’t my change enough for you? You’re always picking on me, throwing tantrums when you’re upset, and expecting me to

tears, and my heart ached

door and brought Serena and Brandon inside.

nicely. Why do

followed me in, and Mitch gave

and went into the bedroom.

She didn’t look

felt embarrassed that I

kindest man in the world, next

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