Chapter 129

To Dr. Reed, her idea sounded totally unrealistic. But since it was Stella who said it, he didn't shut her down right away. "Stella, don't worry. I'll take care of the whole thing. You've just been through too much—physically and mentally. You need rest. This trip was supposed to help you relax anyway. I picked out a few spots that might help you unwind a bit. Think of it as a mini vacation to reset." He said all this while casually taking some food out of the fridge for her, his movements smooth and practiced. Stella picked up on what he really meant, and didn't push the topic further. The Carter family held far too much power—Noah and Charles stepping up for her already meant a lot. She knew she shouldn't expect more from him. "Thanks, Noah," she replied with a polite smile. But deep down, she couldn't shake her concern for that servant. If the punishment was minor, Noah would've let her know already. So, chances were, it was way more serious. That night, she quietly snuck out of her