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.”

not

Ariana, let

and cast a meaningful glance at me before moving to sit at the dining

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

“Ouch!”

instinctively cried

had cut myself. “Did you cut yourself? I’ll get you a

my injured hand; the cut was deep, the

careless?” Neil looked at

a big deal. Just need

a band-aid, ready to cleanse my wound and dress

as if to

frowned. “This is pretty deep. You should get it checked out

I looked at my injured finger, blood still dripping

was incredibly

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

keep an eye on them.” I

immediately.” Mitch began to

Neil interjected, “You stay here. I’ll

aback.

problem?” Neil shot back coldly.

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

however, was not too keen on going

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

his composure. “It’s quite far. A forty-minute walk or a ten-minute drive. You can’t drive with your

far? I wasn’t familiar with the

the car

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

the circumstances, it wouldn’t be right to trouble Stella,

resist any further and followed Neil out.

Neil didn’t say much.

up in front of

I was puzzled.

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