Chapter 540
When Love Comes Late
Clint burst into laughter.
Stella looked at him, puzzled.
âStella, youâve misunderstood,â Clint clarified, looking at her bewildered face.
âThose men were sent by Maverick.
â
Stella found herself in a state of bewilderment and hastily asked, âWhatâs going on? Why did Maverick send people here?â
Clint, donning a smile, responded, âMaverick called me yesterday.
I told him you were concerned, and he immediately dispatched a group of bodyguards here.
â
Stella was left with a feeling she couldnât quite put into words.
She had conversed with Maverick just last night, yet he hadnât mentioned this development.
Clint led Stella into the room, a grin still on his face.
âMaverick is incredibly considerate,â he remarked.
Turning to her, he asked, âNow, do you feel more at ease?â
While having Maverickâs bodyguards stationed outside indeed ensured safety, there were times when danger couldnât be entirely averted.
Stella attempted to convince Clint, saying, âGrandpa, if you donât want to go to Seamarsh with me, move out of this house first.
â
She couldnât afford to take any more risks, especially after the last caller had already known where Clint resided and might try to infiltrate again.
âGrandpa, please think it over.
It wonât make much difference to us living elsewhere.
â Stella gazed earnestly at Clint.
âAlright, Iâll think it over,â Clint responded somewhat perfunctorily.
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He swiftly redirected the conversation, saying, âYou arrived from Seamarsh early this morning.
Are you hungry? Itâs been years since youâve tasted the food I prepare.
Iâll make you a meal.
â
Stellaâs appetite was instantly piqued by his words.
She had grown up eating Clintâs home-cooked meals, and during her time abroad and at work, she had yearned for his cooking the most.
She nodded enthusiastically, replying, âIâm hungry! What do you plan to cook?â
Following him into the kitchen, she observed as Clint opened the fridge.
âYour favorites, of course.
â
As Clint retrieved ingredients from the fridge, Stella placed them in the sink.
Clint then broached a different topic, asking, âHow are things been between you and Maverick lately?â