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.”

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

understand and quickly explained. “Yes, Ariana, let

and cast a meaningful glance at me before moving to

mediocre, and chopping onions required precision. After

“Ouch!”

cried

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

my injured hand; the cut was deep, the blood seeping between my

be so careless?”

not a big deal. Just need a band-aid,” I

with a band-aid, ready to cleanse my

hand as if to take over, but he stopped himself.

pretty deep. You

my injured finger, blood still dripping

knife was incredibly sharp.

I’ll drive you to the nearest

probably keep an eye on

immediately.” Mitch began

Neil interjected, “You stay here. I’ll

taken aback. “You’ll

Neil shot back coldly.

to attend to our guests. Just hurry back!” It seemed Mitch understood Neil’s message and quickly

not too keen

clinic nearby? I can go myself.”

quite far. A forty-minute walk or a ten-minute

wasn’t familiar with the

grabbed the car keys. “Let’s

still bleeding, and it looked serious. If I delayed any further and Serena, Brandon woke

trouble Stella, or ask Ariana and another man to drive me.

resist any further

car, Neil didn’t say much. He just drove.

up

I was puzzled.

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