Once inside, Lindsay surveyed the house with a quiet curiosity, her eyes momentarily sparking with interest.
She set the food on the table and casually inquired, Matthew isnt home?
Stella, busy pouring water, responded without looking up. He left for the office early today.
Lindsay took the glass with a sigh. Hes working so hard.
Stella smiled as she handed her the water. Hes got his hands full managing a large company. Theres no downtime for him.
Thats true, Lindsay agreed, nodding. With great power comes great responsibility.
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They sat down to enjoy the desserts Lindsay had brought, which were exquisitely made; even the jelly seemed to dance under the spoons touch.
After Stella took a bite of the treat, Lindsays eyes sparkled.
Eagerly, she asked, How does it taste? Is it good?
Its delicious, Stella responded warmly. When did you learn to bake?
Oh, I picked it up while studying abroad; I was just killing time. If you like it, I can make more and bring them over, Lindsay offered modestly.
Seeing her undiminished enthusiasm, Stella smiled and expressed her gratitude. She then shifted the topic to their main agenda for the day. Last night, I found some apartments near Prosperity Group. I narrowed it down to three good ones. You can pick whichever you Like best.
Handing over the tablet PC to Lindsay, she awaited her response.
Taking the matter of Lindsays accommodation seriously, especially after Matthews mention of the past the previous day, Stella had chosen the apartments carefully. They struck the right balance between luxury and comfort.
Thank you, Stella. Lindsay briefly looked at the tablet before setting it aside, her expression uneasy.
Sensing Lindsay hesitate to speak, Stella probed gently, Whats on your mind? If there are any concerns, feel free to share them.
Lindsay hesitated, and then admitted with a touch of embarrassment, Last night, Grandma
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mentioned how busy you are. Between your studio and the Prosperity Group project, youve got a lot on your plate. I didnt want to impose, so I started looking on my own. I found a place, but I havent checked it out in person yet.
Surprised, Stella took a moment to reply. Thats not a problem at all. Its important that you Like where you live. Lets go check it out together. If it looks good, we can finalize the paperwork today.
Gratefully, Lindsay clasped Stellas arm, her eyebrows raised in appreciation. Thank you, Stella. Youre truly kind.
When Kristian returned to the room, Bella was sitting on the edge of the bed and crying.
It looked like she was really hurt by Elizabeth. He thought for a while. Then, he sat beside her, held her in his arms, and said comfortingly, Ive sent Elizabeth back to Dorburn. Dont be angry now.
But Bella couldnt calm down at all. She was disturbed by Elizabeths questions and accusations.
After being silent for a while, she raised her head, looked at Kristian, and asked again, Why did Andrew suddenly come over today? Was it you who helped Elizabeth contact him?
Bella had cut off Elizabeths contact with the outside world. So, the only person who could help her was Kristian.