Chapter 1296

Stella was taken aback a little, not knowing what to say for a moment. After a while, the man picked her up again and headed outside. [What else do you want to do? Want to go out for a stroll in the park?] She shook her head. “No. I want to listen to a podcast and go to bed later.” He knew she was unwilling to be with him. So he nodded. [Okay. I will stay here. Call me if you need me.] “Aren’t you studying at university now? Don’t you have anything else to do?” She frowned. [Nothing is more important than you.] She was speechless. Joan returned only after sunset. She was relieved to hear that Stella had had her meal. “It’s a relief that I did not starve you, Mrs. Ford.” Stella wanted to correct the way she addressed her, but the man stood up and said, [Did you get all the ingredients?] “Yes.” Joan said, “They are all Mrs. Ford’s favorite. I traveled miles to the suburb to get this fresh sea bass.” The man nodded and took the live fish to the kitchen to clean them. Stella