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.”

I’m not a guest. I’ll handle it,” I replied with a

quickly explained. “Yes, Ariana, let her do it.

and cast a meaningful glance at me before moving to

required precision. After a few attempts, I felt a

“Ouch!”

cried out.

and realized I had cut myself. “Did you cut yourself? I’ll get you a band-aid.

the cut was deep, the blood

careless?” Neil looked at me

big deal. Just need a

to cleanse my wound

to take over, but he stopped

frowned. “This is pretty deep.

injured finger, blood still dripping from it, blurring

knife was incredibly sharp.

drive you to the nearest clinic. Where

probably keep

immediately.” Mitch began to untie

stay here. I’ll take her.”

taken aback.

a problem?” Neil

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

was not too keen on going with Neil.

to Mitch. “Isn’t the clinic nearby? I

far. A forty-minute walk or a ten-minute drive. You can’t drive

I wasn’t familiar with the area.

had already grabbed the car keys.

If I delayed any further and Serena,

trouble Stella, or ask

I didn’t resist any further and followed

Neil didn’t say much. He just

we pulled up in

I was puzzled.

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