Chapter 65

Meanwhile, inside the restaurant, Stella listened on and thought the conversation between the two men was fascinating and amusing, so she couldn’t help but laugh. There really was nothing more to it.

But when the man in front of her caught sight of her joyous chuckles, he lost a little self-control and just stared at her. Even Roger, who was beside him, noticed it.

“Professor Hall,” he said with a frown. “Why are you staring at my sister?”

The man came back to his senses, then looked at Stella apologetically.

“I’m sorry,” he told her.

Stella’s smile vanished. She glared at her brother before snapping, “Don’t be rude!”

Stella then sat straight and turned to the man in front of her.

“Thank you for watching out for us, Professor Hall,” she said. “Please, allow me to settle the bill for this meal.”

She had planned to go for a walk with her brother, but they unexpectedly bumped into Roger’s college professor. Roger had taken a few semesters off due to his illness, and it was Justin