Chapter 422

He was aware of his past transgressions, showing he had a modicum of a consci

I didn’t want to dwell on that. I just set a timeline. “I want Ariana’s information within three

“Tomorrow,” Neil replied quicker than I anticipated.

“Okay.” I nodded. “Let’s go in. You can just send it to my phone when you have it ”

“Sure, I will contact you directly if I think of any conditions. Don’t ignore my calls or pretend you

“Hmm, “I responded before walking in.

Mitch was currently in the kitchen preparing the food. After marrying Stella, he had

today’s lunch were his handiwork.

see them.” Neil’s tone was tinged with distrust.

a; “ansformed into a model husband and father, boasting impressive culinary skills. All the dishes for

Ariana, who had somehow ended up in the kitchen helping, brought out a plate of steamed fish.

She turned to Mitch and said, “Mr. Mitch, this would be even better with chopped spring onions. Plus, it would look prettier.”

“I know, but we’re running out of time, so I didn’t prepare them. We’ll have to make do,” Mitch replied nonchalantly.

“Why didn’t you call me? I’m actually pretty good in the kitchen. Let me do it.” Ariana moved to get the onions, deftly pulling her hair back and reaching for another apron.

The matching aprons obviously belonged to a couple.

Stella might not have been a cook, but she was a helpful sous chef.

I immediately went over and snatched the apron from Ariana’s hand. “I’ll do it. Yo,,.

“But, aren’t you a guest too?” Ariana was confused.

our guest. Just sit down.”

close with Mitch. I’m not a guest. I’ll

and quickly explained. “Yes, Ariana, let her do it. You can just sit

me before

precision. After a few

“Ouch!”

cried out.

noticed my clenched hand and realized I had cut myself. “Did you cut yourself? I’ll get you a band-aid. Just leave

hand; the

be so careless?” Neil

a big deal. Just need a band-aid,” I

band-aid, ready to cleanse my wound

as if to take over, but he stopped

frowned. “This is pretty deep. You should get it checked out at a clinic.”

my injured finger,

knife was incredibly sharp.

drive you to the nearest clinic. Where are your kids?” Mitch

are sleeping. Stella will probably keep an eye

began to

Neil interjected, “You stay here. I’ll

looked taken aback. “You’ll take

a problem?” Neil shot back

I still have to attend to our guests. Just hurry back!” It seemed Mitch understood

was not too keen on

to Mitch. “Isn’t the clinic nearby? I can go myself.”

quite far. A forty-minute walk or a ten-minute drive. You can’t drive with your hand

far? I wasn’t familiar with

already grabbed the car

still bleeding, and it looked serious. If I delayed any further and Serena, Brandon woke up, I’d have a problem since

right to trouble Stella, or ask

didn’t resist any further and

car, Neil didn’t say much. He

we pulled up in front

I was puzzled.

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