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 handle it,” I replied

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

me

and chopping onions required precision. After a few attempts, I felt a slight

“Ouch!”

cried out.

you cut yourself? I’ll get you a

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

you be so careless?” Neil looked at me

deal. Just need

ready to cleanse my wound

to take over, but he stopped himself.

wound, Mitch frowned. “This is pretty deep. You should get it checked out at a

I looked at my injured finger, blood still dripping from it,

knife was incredibly sharp.

I’ll drive you to the nearest clinic. Where are

keep an

let’s go immediately.” Mitch began to untie his apron.

interjected, “You stay here. I’ll take her.”

taken aback. “You’ll

a problem?” Neil shot

guests. Just hurry back!” It seemed Mitch understood Neil’s message

keen on going with Neil.

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

A forty-minute walk or a ten-minute drive. You can’t drive with your hand like this.”

I wasn’t familiar with the area.

grabbed the car keys.

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

it wouldn’t be right to trouble Stella, or ask Ariana and another man to drive me.

I didn’t resist any further

the car, Neil didn’t say much.

up in

I was puzzled.

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