Stella chuckled, “Maybe next time. It takes a few hours for the gelatin to set.
How about chicken noodle soup? We have some chicken soup left.”
“It’s all the same if you’re cooking. I look forward to tasting your creation,”
Marshall replied warmly.
Keegan snorted and muttered, “He’s both ignorant and fearless, hah.”
No one else heard what he said, as his voice was soft and the TV was blaring.
However, Stella was standing behind him and vaguely caught something. So, she asked, “What did you say?”
Keegan paused momentarily and said, “I said it lacks vinegar, seasoning, and taste.”
Was that really what he said?’ Stella pursed her lips and observed him for a few seconds before she headed to the kitchen.
Since Marshall had spoken, she did not want to ruin his mood on New Year’s Eve.
Once Stella left, Jaylene took the opportunity to sit next to Keegan and poured him some tea.
Marshall glanced at Keegan, who was eating with his head down. He did not display any particular reaction to Jaylene sitting next to him. He was neither enthusiastic nor cold.
“Keegan, why aren’t you spending New Year’s Eve at your grandma’s place this year?” asked Marshall.
“Til head over there once I pick Stella up,” Keegan casually replied.
Marshall smiled and asked Wenham, “Uncle Wenham, Stella reunited with your family last year. Don’t you want her to spend the holiday at home with you?”
“Yea-” Wenham was about to speak when someone kicked him under the table.
His hand shook, and the wine almost spilled. He hurriedly took a sip along the rim of the glass in heartache.
He then glared at his son sitting across from him and drank leisurely.
Wenham cleared his throat and said, “That entirely depends on Stella. After all, she lives nearby and can come back any time.”
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