Keegan’s query left Stella taken aback.
Having had a few drinks, her mind was not as sharp as usual. After a few seconds of contemplation, she hesitated before responding, “Maybe… he wasn’t
feeling well. When I went there that day, he looked pale and couldn’t even stand properly. He had some water and took a moment to recover. M
Keegan furrowed, “Why didn’t you mention this to me at the time?”
Stella snorted, “You were giving me a hard time already.
Who knows if you intentionally let Sophia in?”
Keegan was baffled by her accusation. Annoyed, he said,” How could I have let her into the room in the state I was in? Why can’t it be Marshall who let her in?”
“Don’t be silly.” Stella poked Keegan’s forehead and said,” Mr. Moore wouldn’t do that. Even if he did, I’d say he’s quite the character. He took advantage of
you being drunk and gave you a little bonus. What a good man.”
Keegan was at a loss for words, ‘She must be playing a trick on me. How could she say something like that?’ He thought as he hugged her tightly. He then took
out his phone and dialed Trevor’s number, “Let Uncle Wenham know that Stella won’t be going home tonight.”
Trevor’s eyelids twitched, “Why are you asking me to cover for you?”
“Please, my dear brother-in-law?”
“Get lost!”
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