Chapter 1836

Felicity couldn’t help but laugh at Vermont’s exaggerated tone and murmured, “Lackey!”

Meanwhile, Stella was at Royalpark Villa, slicing meat while scrolling through Jaylene’s social media photos. Her cuts were deliberate and precise.

The rhythmic chopping sounds emanating from the kitchen disrupted Maria, who was ready to turn in.

She got up and knocked on the door, “Ma’am, why are you in the kitchen at this hour?”

Stella turned around with a knife in her hand and smiled,” Sorry, Maria. Keegan mentioned he wanted dumplings in the morning. Since I couldn’t sleep, I thought I’d prepare the filling. Did I disturb you?”

Although Stella was smiling, there was no joy reflected in her eyes. Holding the knife, she appeared unsettling.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

Maria stammered, “N-Not at all. Uh- There’s a meat grinder in the cabinet. Do you want me to get it for you?”

“That’s alright. Thanks. Hand-chopped meat tastes better.”

“Okay, then. I’ll be heading to bed now.”

Stella nodded. “Good night.”

Maria put her hand over her heart and thought, ‘It looked like she was dismembering a body rather than chopping up meat.

Around 11:00 p.m., the sound of an engine came from outside. Shortly after, the driver and Aurora helped Keegan into the home.

With an expressionless face, Stella walked out of the kitchen with a knife and observed the scene.

Once Aurora had settled Keegan on the couch, she looked up, surprised.

“Y-You’re still up.”

Stella smiled, “Well, I agreed to make strawberry pudding for you two, didn’t I?”

Aurora swallowed nervously. “I’ve already eaten. Let’s talk tomorrow. I’ll leave my brother to you.”

She rushed upstairs after saying that, Seeing the situation, the driver decided against offering further assistance and turned to leave, too.

Stella removed her apron and walked over to the couch, still holding the knife.

“Keegan.”

Keegan, lying on the couch now, did not respond.

Stella leaned into his ears, and called, “Keegan?”

There was still no movement.

Stella took a sniff and noticed a strong odor of alcohol. The scent was notably intense on his clothes.

’Did he take a bath in alcohol?’

With the knife in hand, Stella unbuttoned Keegan’s collar and said slowly, “Where did you go tonight?”

Drunk, Keegan did not answer her.

Stella undid another button and asked, “Did you drink with Jaylene tonight?”